Testing USB Trigger Cable For QRP Power

In yet another attempt to lighten my load for ham radio POTA and SOTA outings, I got the idea that a normal USB power bank and a so called "trigger" cable may be useful. I ordered a small selection from everyone's favourite ubiquitous action site and set about testing both the cable and my power banks ability to deliver current through it. Conclusion so far is pretty positive, with the power banks being the limiting factors thus far. But I should easily be able to power the FT-817 or even the IC-705 using my regular inexpensive generic power banks.

[@KS0JD]

I have had good luck with the Talent Cell's. Typically 6aH version. They are available on Amazon in the states. Not sure if they are available in Norway. Thanks for the video Bob! I see you got one of the VR-N76 HT's. Its on my list of next Ht's to purchase. 73!

[@LB5JJ]

Thanks! And yeah; looking forward to trying out the VR-N76. Got it primarily to satisfy my APRS "fetish", but hoping it may even be a decent daily driver type radio for when I don't want to drag the US$750 Kenwood around!

[@LB4FH]

That looks like a nice solution, would be great to just do USB-C for radios as well, as long as the powerbanks doesn't make noise. That could be something for another video 😉

[@LB5JJ]

Way behind on answering comments here. But as you've already seen I've done another video trying to characterise the ripple on these two power banks!