The Quest's Doings
Cryptic Encounters
August 2010: Cryptic Encounters #1
Sometimes people tell us things they've see: many thanks all! Your confidence is most appreciated.
Because we're stuck "on the base" for now, until we get our new cameras up and running, I thought I'd go back over old encounters that we've been told of.
There are Australian "Big Cats" in our files, there are mainland Tasmanian Devils, there are Thylacines and even, allegedly, Thylacoleo carnifex. What to make of it all? I've never really collated and organised our reports file before. Let's see if, together, we can discern a pattern.
Also, to put things in context, you might wish to read about some of the things the Quest has done and the the places we've been.
Here is a link to our Archives Pages
July 30, 2010: Auxiliary Power Pack Under Construction
At long last, a field trip looks like a real possibility! The cameras, as they stand, are not really suitable for long duration photo-surveys out in the wild. The batteries only stay charged for about 3 weeks. That was OK for Gippsland and the Bobuck Survey but it's no good for further afield. What we need is something that will power our cameras for 6 months or more ...
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Quest Robots
Car Battery Trickle Charger
Our Nissan Patrol has been stuck in the garage for 18 months now. I've just been so busy all this time. By now I've nearly forgotten what the Aussie wilderness looks like. What's more, lead acid batteries deteriorate if they're not used or, at least kept topped up.
When you've replaced your 3rd car battery because of lack of use, you start to think it's expensive.
This little gizmo is The Answer! It's a trickle charger that keeps your battery in top condition even if you don't start the engine for months at a time.
Recommended by The Quest: CTEK, the Smart Battery Charger.
