Hi Robert,
Thanks for your explanations!
Me too and I think, after using it now for more than one year, I should once in a while update my review of this transceiver.
Me neither, since I mostly use my 7-band EFHW antenna.
To reduce the number of items that need taken care of, I built USB chargers with PowerPole connectors. The charger can then be looped into the transceiver’s voltage supply. They can be bought for a few bucks in Chinese online shops and usually allow 8-20V input and deliver max. 3A@5V output. They are sealed and therefore at least splash proof.
On the left side an older construction with a micro USB connector and a USB-C adapter and a PowerPole Y-connector that weights 55g. On the right side a more recent construction with a USB-C connector and a double PowerPole connector that weights only 26g. Moreover, this one is very efficient.
Some of them may produce some RFI on certain frequencies, depending on their load. But since they charge with up to 15W, you don’t have to run them for a long time.
Since I already had problems with charging in the car (on Android, the charge icon looks like it’s charging, but it’s actually depleting), a portable charging possibility comes really handy.
73 Stephan