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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 12M

The Most Boring POTA Topic That Actually Matters

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Batteries don’t get the glory in POTA — but they absolutely decide whether your activation ends with a full log… or packing up early.In this episode of Brew & Activate, we break down POTA batteries the right way:No spec-sheet flexing.No marketing hype.Just real-world field experience.We cover:What a POTA battery actually needs to doWhy stable voltage matters more than raw capacityHandling current spikes on transmitBattery performance in winter vs spring vs summerLiFePO₄ vs AGM vs power stations (pros, cons, and reality)Why watt-hours matter more than amp-hoursHow to choose the right size battery without overpackingIf you’ve ever asked:“Why does my radio shut down on transmit?”“Why did my ‘big’ battery die so fast?”“Do I really need that much power for POTA?”This episode is for you.*************************************************************Affiliate Links: I receive no compensation for these and want to pass on the savings to all my followers.Mad Dog Coils: Receive an additional clamp when ordering any Mad Dog Coil - Use N1JUR in the order/shipping notes https://maddogcoils.com.au/Reliance Antennas: 10% off with Free Shipping. All orders of any Reliance Antenna or product use N1JUR at Checkout. https://www.relianceantennas.com/Seeed Studios: Discount Codes on all Meshtastic Devices on my website n1jur.comSpoolTenna: https://spooltenna.comSHOW LINKS: Discord Brew and Activate - https://discord.gg/EcuySeKkVvBrew & Activate Podcast - https://rss.com/podcasts/brew-and-activate/Brew and Activate Merch - https://livefreeandham.com/shop POTA Bucket List - https://n1jur.com/pota-bucket-listGuests/Hosts:Shannon's Channel (KC1OHT) https://www.youtube.com/@shannonkc1ohtHelp Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/N1JURBuy Me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/n1jurN1JUR & KC1OHT Shop: https://www.livefreeandham.com/shop Follow me on:Website: https://n1jur.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n1jurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092365884527

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Batteries don’t get the glory in POTA — but they absolutely decide whether your activation ends with a full log… or packing up early.In this episode of Brew & Activate, we break down POTA batteries the right way:No spec-sheet flexing.No marketing...

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