This is not to say that Optima or Cyclon are bad battteries.
It's to say that ham radio backup is not what they're designed
for. Both will make a really sweet home UPS system, and there
are some obvious advantages to a sealed design, not the least
being satisfying any spousal concerns over damage to "her"
carpet, etc. But you'll get more bang for your buck with a
battery designed to deliver more amp-hours over a longer period.

Ok, so what would you reccomend for a battery that sits indoors (but in a
battery box if need be) and would be on float most of the time, with deep
discharge at say C/10 or C/20-ish rates?