Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Unfortunately, like the Candle Stower, the Power Pot is no longer available. There's a knockoff on Amazon that comes with a gas stove and a small box wood stove, but I wouldn't trust it. It's got that typica "it comes in a set" pricing that's probably twice what the pieces would cost if purchased

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Thanks, Walter. I hadn't known about the Power Pot. I have a Candle Stower, which does work, albeit slowly. I don't own a Biolite stove, myself, it's just one of the only other thermoelectric gadgets I knew about. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On Fri, Jul 2, 2021 at 3:12 PM Walter Underwood

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Unfortunately, it was a Kickstarter, and they're gone now. But you can see if there are any "Candle Stower" units for sale used. The original product was the "Flame Stower", by You'd do better with one of their competitors, BioLite. https://www.bioliteenergy.com/ They have various stoves, fire

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

If that is the Biolite stove/charger, it isn’t a good stove or a good charger. Detailed review here, the conclusion is: "If you want to cook with wood in the backcountry, get yourself a decent wood stove or make your own. If you’re looking for a way to recharge USB enabled devices, I’d

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Whoa, can you share a link to that thermoelectric one? It sounds super neat. On Fri, Jul 2, 2021, 14:17 Gwen Patton wrote: > I saw that when you posted it, Howard. It's a neat system. I decided to go > with a universal external battery solution. I have plenty of external PD > and QC power from

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

I saw that when you posted it, Howard. It's a neat system. I decided to go with a universal external battery solution. I have plenty of external PD and QC power from power banks that will also charge my other USB devices. I also have 3 different kinds of USB chargers for the power banks -- GaN AC

[Elecraft] KX3 batteries

You might want to consider the option I describe in this blog entry. It uses LifePO4 AA batteries and though they have to be charged outside the rig, they are much more satisfactory in my opinion. 73 Howard K4LXY https://k4lxycw.wixsite.com/blog/blog

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

LiFePO4s will stay at high enough voltage for most of the discharge cycle to keep the KX3 above 15W. 9Ah will run it a long time. Regards, Mark On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 1:14 PM Chris Waldrup wrote: > Will the Bioenno batteries have enough terminal voltage to get the 15W? > I'm looking at a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Will the Bioenno batteries have enough terminal voltage to get the 15W? I'm looking at a 9Ah unit and if so will stop by Gigaparts on the way home from work today and pick one up. Chris KD4PBJ > On Jun 25, 2019, at 9:46 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > That may be, though the discharge curves

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

That may be, though the discharge curves on the data sheets seem very similar. Note that the two data sheets use different discharge rates, like 2000 mAh vs 2500 mAh. They both have the same specs for "Internal Impedance (after discharge to E.V.=1.0V)”: Approx. 25mΩ(at 1KHz). I have to admit

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

I think Eneloop Pro have a higher internal resistance than the regular Eneloop. In my experience, using both of them sequentially, the KX3 went more quickly to the enforced 5 watt maximum output with the Eneloop Pro cells compared to the standard Eneloop, despite the higher ultimate capacity of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

I've brought the 3 Ah ones on aircraft multiple times and had no issues. I brought a copy of the UN safety certification that I got from the battery company but have never been asked for it. The batteries did save me from having my bag checked once though. I put my bag in the overhead. Someone

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

The FAA rules on taking batteries on airplanes can be found in the document "Batteries Carried by Airline Passengers: Frequently Asked Questions" at www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf "Lithium ion

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Right, Eneloop Pro get 500 cycles instead of 2000 for regular Eneloop. But I’m OK with 500 charge cycles and getting 2550 mAh instead of 2000 mAh. The Wikipedia page for Eneloop is fairly informative. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eneloop wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

IIRC, the Eneloop Pro has fewer recharge cycles than do the regular Eneloops. K4TO On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 7:57 PM John Harper wrote: > Panasonic Eneloop Pro > > >Best KX3 batteries > > >My old rechargeable batteries are failing. Recommdation for > replacements? > > > John AE5X >

[Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Panasonic Eneloop Pro >Best KX3 batteries >My old rechargeable batteries are failing. Recommdation for replacements? John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Bob N3MNT Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2018 9:32 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries I would guess that max # of charge cycles never comes into play in most Ham Radio related battery failures

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

I would guess that max # of charge cycles never comes into play in most Ham Radio related battery failures. It is more than likely that it is simply age or abuse. Over the years I doubt if 5% of my battery failures were due to exceeding the number of charge cycles. -- Sent from:

[Elecraft] KX3 batteries

According to the A123 data sheet, their LiFePO4 batteries charging lifetime counted a charge cycle as 100% of capacity, whether you recharged them 25% four times or 100% once. I can't speak for NiMH. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Batteries

I use: With the Elecraft NiMH charger... * 2550mAh type, 2450mAh min, Ni-MH High Capacity pre-charged rechargeable battery * Recharge up to 500 times * Maintain 85% of their charge up to 1 year (when not in use) * No memory effect - batteries can be recharged when

[Elecraft] KX3 Batteries Charger

I want to thank everyone that replied to my questions they were most helpful and I was able to make a more informed decision on my purchase. I also want to thank those who pointed me to Thomas Distributing they have a lot of different choices on all batteries/chargers at reasonable prices.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's

Thanks for the info on the batteries. I went through some of the ones I have and the last batch I got are Sanyos (ordered online) and they say Japan on them. I may just charge these up and see how they work, I think they are around 2 years old (I used them in my camera and HT before). On a side

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's

@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's Steve, the advice I got, a combination of list advice and internet reviews, is to go with the low self-discharge NiMH made in Japan, and the Sanyo Eneloop seem to have many followers, with the top of that line the Sanyo Eneloop

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's

Well I put my AA batteries inside and I ran my wire out the 2m antenna port hole. We'll see how it works. I have the batteries cycling right now - 3 cycles so tomorrow they should be good. The next step - seeing how well they hold up. This might have to wait for the trail unfortunately. I am real

[Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's

I have a 3 day backpacking trip coming up next weekend and will be taking my KX3 along with my solar panel/charge controller. In the past I have used a 7Ah SLA with the rig (works pretty well) but it is heavy. I want to switch out to 8 AA's this trip to see how it works out. What

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's

Steve, the advice I got, a combination of list advice and internet reviews, is to go with the low self-discharge NiMH made in Japan, and the Sanyo Eneloop seem to have many followers, with the top of that line the Sanyo Eneloop XX batteries. Advice was to stay away from the Chinese products

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's

Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 6:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's Steve, the advice I got, a combination of list advice and internet reviews, is to go with the low self-discharge NiMH made in Japan, and the Sanyo Eneloop seem to have

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's

...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Rich [reh...@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's Steve, the advice I got, a combination of list advice and internet reviews, is to go with the low self