SUN CATCHER EXPEDITION REVIEW BY JIM BAUDO, N0UQZ

REVIEW BY JIM BAUDO, NØUQZ. MY COMMENTS ARE IN RED. 

BELOW IS WHAT THE FACTORY SAYS.
The Sun Catcher Expedition solar charging system provides enough power to run and recharge a portable device (notebook computers, satellite phones, digital cameras, etc.) for months on end. With nearly twice the power output of our Professional model, this unit offers more portable solar power than any compact device on the market.

Whether your work takes you to Ethiopia, the Amazon Jungle, or the high peaks of Tibet, this unit will provide all the power you need!

Product Details
bulletPart Number: F0002
bulletSolar Cells: Single crystalline
bulletPeak Power Output: 25.1 Watts  THIS EQUALS 12 VOLTS, 2 PLUS AMPS, VERY GOOD RATING.
bulletWeight: 79 oz/2.25 kg
bulletHeight: 14.5"/36.8 cm
bulletWidth: 14.5"/36.8 cm
bulletDepth: 1.5"/3.8 cm
bulletThe unit is equipped with a DC Cord Outlet similar to a cigarette lighter outlet. IN THE BRIGHT SUN OUTPUT WAS OVER 14 VOLTS SO AS TO BE ABLE TO CHARGE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THEY USUALLY REQUIRE 2 VOLTS OVER THEIR VOLTAGE TO FULLY CHARGE THEM.  IF YOU NEED TO CHARGE FROM 3 TO 12 VOLTS BUY THIS ADDED ACCESSORY. POWER QWEST Digital 2000mAH Universal Car-Cord Adapter
bulletI RATE THIS AS A BIG 10, A REALLY GREAT PRODUCT. JIM BAUDO, 6/24/02

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ON A RECENT WEEKEND CAMPING TRIP, THE SUN CATCHER EXPEDITION SUPPLIED POWER TO THE COMPANION PRODUCT, THE POWER QWEST Digital 2000 mILLI AMP HOUR ( 2 AMP ) Universal Car-Cord Adapter. THE CAR CORD ADAPTOR IS PLUGGED INTO THE SUN CATCHER SOLAR PANEL AND I RECHARGE MY CAMCORDER LIGHT BATTERIES.

I HAVE FOUND THAT THE SUN CATCHER EXPEDITION TO BE ONE OF THE MOST USED PRODUCTS ON ALL MY OUTDOOR TRIPS.

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POWER QWEST Digital Universal Car-Cord Adapter.

 

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THE ADAPTER SHOULD NOT BE USED TO CHARGE A LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

NI-CAD OR NI-MH WORK FINE. IN FULL SUN LIGHT THE SUN CATCHER EXPEDITION WATT RATING 25.1 DIVIDED BY 12 WILL GIVE YOU THE AMP HOUR RATING IF YOUR BATTERY IS 10.8 TO 12 VOLT 1800 MILI AMP HOURS RATING ( 1.8 AMP HOURS ) IT WILL TAKE LESS THAN 1 HOUR TO FULLY CHARGE THEM.

IN 2003, POWERQWEST WILL HAVE AVAILABLE A 120 / 12 VOLT AA AND AAA CHARGER.  THE 12 VOLT ADAPTER PLUGS DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN CATCHER. REVIEW HERE

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UPDATED 7/5/2002: ON A ROAD TRIP TO DENVER I PLACED THE SUN CATCHER EXPEDITION LAYING FLAT IN THE BACK WINDOW OF THE CAR AND IT MAINTAINED THE POWER IN THE 18 AMP HOUR GEL CELL BATTERY FOR THE DURATION OF THE 535 MILE TRIP, WHILE POWERING MY HT AND A ICOM 706 THAT I WAS INTERMITTENTLY TRANSMITTING 100 WATTS ON 6 METERS USB, AND 50 WATTS 2 METER FM. THIS SUN CATCHER JUST WORKED GREAT. "MY HAT IS OFF TO THE SUN CATCHER CREW. THE UNIT JUST WORKS GREAT"

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SUN CATCHER EXPEDITION RATING IS 10

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THE POWERQUEST COMPANY, MANUFACTURES A FULL LINE OF SOLAR PANELS, POWER INVERTERS, POWER ADAPTORS AND POWER REDUCERS, AND WILL OFFER IN 2003 A RECHARGEABLE 12 VOLT / 110 VOLT AA AND AAA CHARGER. THE 12 CORD PLUGS INTO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER OR YOUR SUN CATCHER SOLAR PANEL TO SUPPLY THE ENERGY TO RECHARGE THE BATTERIES. I RECOMMEND ALL OF THEIR PRODUCTS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FIND THEM IN YOUR AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE FACTORY,  INFORMATION BELOW.

Customer Service and Technical Support
Phone: 800.637.2867
E-mail: info@powerqwest.com

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POWER QWEST Sun Catcher Expedition SOLAR PANEL AT FIELD DAY 2002
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