Elecraft isn't recommending only 8V. They are recommending that you never go BELOW 8 volts. Consider 8V the MIMINUM.
Eric KE6US -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 Voltage On page 62 of the manual, right side top, it states: "You can connect any 7-14 V DC power supply or battery to J1, although you should use the minimum recommended voltage (8 V) when possible..." Why does Elecraft recommend that the KX1 only be run with 8 volts? That's even less that a new set of Lithium batteries would produce. Any comments? Matt - K7OE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
