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Subject:Re: Garmin GPSMAP 195 vs Lowrance Airmap300???
From:Ron Natalie
Date:Mon Oct 02 13:30:39 2000


Neil Carlson wrote:
>
> I bought a jump-start system from Harbor Freight (a mail order tool supply
> company) that contains a gel battery. It fits under the back seat of my Skyhawk.
> It can supply power for my panel if I lose my alternator--my mechanic wired in a
> circuit-breaker that permits me to feed the entire panel or just the avionics
> bus from the jump-start system. It could also jump-start my engine if I forget
> someday to turn off the master. (Havent done that yet, but its nice to know I
> have a backup.)
>
Thats a bit heavier than what I was refering to, but Ive got one of those
as well. Got it at Price Club (seen em at wal*mart too). Runs about $70 and
has a pair of jumper cables built in. Runs two cigarette lighter plugs plus
a light as well.


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