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Fresh Batteries for Motu

Fresh Batteries for Motu

Transmitter name/Location: Motu

Coverage: Motu and Motuhora

Height (ASL): 744 meters

Solar capacity: 1000 Watts


With the recent cold, short days and poor weather our transmitter at Motu was reporting its batteries were getting tired. A couple of fresh lithium batteries were loaded onto the side by side and transported to Motu, where, after a quick safety assessment Sam carefully transported the batteries to the top of the hill. A simple change from the old set to the new set and the site was as good as new. See you when we see you, Motu transmitter!

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