Re: [Elecraft] 1.5V recharchable AA cells for KX3?

2018-10-12 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi all, did anybody tested this pack? https://www.ebay.com/itm/LiFePO4-battery-12V-5AH-Amp-Hour-Built-In-BMS-Solar-Ham-Radio-portable-qrp-KX3/173447376885?hash=item286244eff5:m:m3FqI3Fy0n03e0psJI2JjBA:rk:14:pf:0 - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak" B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com

Re: [Elecraft] 1.5V recharchable AA cells for KX3?

2018-10-10 Thread Mark Goldberg
Amazon reviews are not good for similar cells of the same brand, lots of references to them popping and leaking chemicals out, sometimes even with the supposed right charger. They also are reported to lose capacity quickly with a few discharge cycles. I also expect that 3000 mAh is an

Re: [Elecraft] 1.5V recharchable AA cells for KX3?

2018-10-10 Thread Bob N3MNT
I have not used them, however I looked at them and the discharge curve shows a very steep drop in output voltage very early on in the discharge cycle (15%). Also having to remove them continually increases the potential to damage the ribbon cable. so I choose to stick with Eneloops -- Sent

[Elecraft] 1.5V recharchable AA cells for KX3?

2018-10-10 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi all, did anybody tested these PURE ENERGY RAM cells AA size 1,5V / 3000mAh in KX3? I found in spec. that they are Alkaline-Manganese technology cells which are not dedicated for permanent high current (over 1A) consumption equipment... It is promising 12V instead of 9.6V in 8pcs pack. the