OAUSA Net - July 10, 2014 - Post Field Day

[toms]

Join for us a discussion of your Field day experiences, results, and thoughts. Where did you set up? How many participants, contacts, etc.
What would you improve for next year?

Here are a few pictures from the OAUSA Field Day & Summer Fest
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Next week is our wine net.
If you want to purchase the wine in advance that we will discuss, they are
2011 Hey Mambo "Sultry Red" Red Blend $8.99 and
2009 Bodegas Sierra Salinas "Puerto Salinas" Alicante

[DaveK]

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

The spotlight this week is on a product that will go a long way to making those long car trips more pleasant and more productive. The product is a dual USB charger made by Blue Sea Systems. While Blue Sea makes equipment for marine use, this particular item is as much at home in a car as in a boat. Many of today's electronics will accept a charge from a USB port, meaning that on those long trips with the family, the charger can be available for all those gadgets that keep them occupied (and quiet). For those whose electronics are part of your everyday activities, this is a way to keep these items charged while you drive. See: http://www.bluesea.com/products/1016/Du ... t/featured.

Many vehicles today have multiple 12V power ports (cigarette lighter outlets). This item can replace one of these 12V sockets or be mounted in another position, all while increasing your versatility while on the trail or on the road. The spec sheet for the dual USB charger provides:

Maximum Output Current 2.1A DC (total)
Cut Out Dimensions 1 1⁄8 in (28.58 mm) dia. hole
Input Voltage 12V
Input Voltage Range 9-16V
Output Voltage 5V DC +/- 5%
Parasitic Current Draw 15mA
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
Short Circuit Protection Yes
Thermal Overload Protection Yes
USB 2.0

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