Battery Life Estimator

(Based on Jim Duffy's (KK6MC) Battery and Charging Systems White Paper Batteries and Charging Systems for QRP)

This form is used to calculate how many A/H's the Battery needs to be based on your planned usage.

Duration Required Hours   Battery Amp/Hour Rating
Select Mode   % Depth of Discharge
Transmit Duty Cycle %  
Safe Discharge Percentages Note
SLA, AGM, Flooded recommended 50%
LiFePO4, LFP are recommended 80%
Radio's Receive Current Amps  
Radio's Transmit Current Amps      
         
Project ID 00001733618341
Average Current Consumed   Usable Battery Amp/Hours
A/H Capacity Needed   Expected Battery Duration in Hours
A/H Capacity + Reserve