Alternate Power Source for Xiegu x6100 - A UPS Battery Backup

I have used this battery in the past to power up things like IP Phones, IP Cameras and WiFi access points in the field with good results, so I thought I would see if it provides enough to power to operate the Xiegu x6100 at full power. It works! At 8800 mAh running 12 volts, this is a nice alternative to more expensive Bioenno batteries of the same capacity - at least for this radio anyway. I guess the only downside to this option is that you have to recharge the batter with 110 volt AC power.

[GG-vxgi]

Great idea. Looks like this model has been replaced with a newer one on Amazon. Nice compact power source for portable use.

[randallbargar]

Battery not currently available according to Amazon

[chrissewell]

As long as it puts out the 12 volts +, and amperage you need to safely operate the radio, you are good! Then its just a matter of Amp Hours, that determines how long you can use it!

[RadioRofi]

Hi, does the ups cause any RF interference like humming/buzzing when transmitting/receiving? Thinking about getting the same ups. Thank you. 73

[lunarbluesmusic]

I have a usbp cable and compatible portable powerbank and it works fine too.

[njw]

What kind of cable are you using to connect the two

[g-whiz]

The "8800 mAh" figure means almost nothing by itself. What voltage? Internal cell voltage? 5 volts? 9volts? 12 volts? The nameplate on the back of your battery also said the 12-volt output was limited to 2 Amps. The 6100 uses 2.35 Amps at 13.8 volts (32.43 Watts as measured in the ARRL lab) and your battery is only rated to supply 24 Watts. I suspect the 6100 will just shut off if you tried to transmit at full power. You may get away with it at 5 Watts.

[BarefootBeekeeper]

FYI "alternate" and "alternative" are not the same word.

[WTRI_Ronny]

Wow that is nice but it would need more than 2 amps at 5vdc to run a Pi4. Sure it will and is fine at the boosted 12vdc for the 6100. I'll look further to find something that is less current limited.

[dronesgyn]

very good this sdr, 😃 congratulations, little
power, but it works well, exiting a
linear transistorized 5w of this radio, how much
does it come to an end? my dream, soon I will have
Mine, I have radio kenwood Ts850s and dsp100. ok Mark, good contacts, many friends73 PP2ZM-QRZ.
Brazil..😅

[sc]

That said 8800 maH not ma. Big huge diff there:)

[dronesgyn]

friend, your footage is being damaged, your cell phone catches the light reflected on the radio x6100 screen, film against the light so that your reflection of your face image does not appear..the light hinders us from seeing the screen, thanks for the videos 73