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Posted: 6/14/2014 4:41:39 AM EDT
Was given the 7M 1st generation yesterday buy a buddy.
What are the recommended accessories to power battery chargers, cell phones, 2 way radios etc.?
This is my first portable solar so thanks in advance for any help.
Link Posted: 6/14/2014 9:13:24 AM EDT
[#1]
did it come with the accessories?  should have a DC female plug which is very handy......then its basically whatever can be plugged into the usb port to charge your goodies
Link Posted: 6/14/2014 9:52:35 AM EDT
[#2]
He just gave me the panel and pouch.
I called him and he said there is a cord somewhere in his office. Hopefully he will find it.
So, its the female end? I just plug right into it? That's pretty handy.
Link Posted: 6/14/2014 11:29:09 AM EDT
[#3]
if you get the Guide 10 battery pack/charger get the newer "plus" unit... if you need a cable the 7w panel is USB out to USB mini in at the Guide 10 pack....you may want to get a couple of cables with other terminal ends... I went with a Fujicell SCH 808F charger( 5vUSB, 12vdc, 120vac) before I got the Guide 10 pack, so I have options... also the 12v female cigarette plug to battery clips is nice to have just in case

Link Posted: 6/14/2014 6:34:33 PM EDT
[#4]
I wonder if you had one of those 50 watt solar panels if you could use it to charge it?
Link Posted: 6/15/2014 5:07:11 AM EDT
[#5]
I guess I can find those extra cords on Amazon?
Link Posted: 6/15/2014 12:49:49 PM EDT
[#6]
Nickds.... the USB to mini cable came with the 7w panel.... IIRC there was no cord with the Guide 10 battery pack...my comments were just to give some options if needed... I got the 12v charger first, and the Guide 10 pack later....mine is a dedicated hurricane supply, so I haven't really used it much after the first trial runs...to orient to the sun, I drove a nail as vertical as possible into a small piece of plywood, and prop the plywood so the shadow of the nail falls on itself to get the proper angle...
Link Posted: 6/15/2014 7:34:15 PM EDT
[#7]
Just call goal zero
Link Posted: 6/16/2014 9:28:53 AM EDT
[#8]
Good advice.
Thanks for the replies.
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