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Originally Posted by djv8ga
Just think how hard it would be to run the high voltage gear that was used back then with those solar panels. That crap wouldn't run my 11 meter radio amps.
Get real dude.
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Originally Posted by djv8ga
Really doesn't matter. Solar power is for low voltage.
Look at a vintage Mac running all of those 6LQ6's with that large transformer. That was MODERN tech back in 1969! Do you really believe that 6 MODERN solar panels would run that beast today?
Come on dude.
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Originally Posted by BlueStreak
Ummmmmmmmm....not really. State of the art technology in the space program and the military was way ahead of consumer electronics. And, I believe the solar panels were only supplimentary to generator power and battery storage. They didn't run on solar alone.
Where's Pete?
Dave
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Originally Posted by bobabode
fuel cells.
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Originally Posted by djv8ga
Doing what?
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Originally Posted by BlueStreak
Storing fuel. What in the hell do you think? 
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Originally Posted by bobabode
No, it's a chemical based generator of electricity. 'Taint no gas tank.
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Originally Posted by BlueStreak
Whatever. Point is the lunar vehicle wasn't solely dependant on solar panels.
Are you okay with that statement?
Dave
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You are barking up the wrong tree, don't get me wrong. I'm of the opinion that the denial of the moon missions is a cracked pot idea and delusional."Power was provided by two 36-volt silver-zinc potassium hydroxide non-rechargeable batteries" wikipedia. There were no solar panels involved. I trust that I've answered your question.