Joe, Obviously I have not had a chance to measure it yet, but from what I heard from Wayne, Richard (and others who had a hand in designing it) at Dayton, the answer is YES. I don't know how much lower in voltage it will go, but even the K2 works OK at less than 9 volts due to the use of low dropout voltage regulators.
73, Don W3FPR On 6/24/2011 2:55 PM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: > Howdy Gang: > > The Elecraft website info on the KX3 indicates the rig will have an internal > battery option consisting of 8 AA size NiMH batteries. > > If memory serves me correctly, believe that NiMH batteries have a voltage of > 1.2vdc per unit....that would make the internal supply about 9.6vdc. > > Can I assume that the KX3 will easily put out 5W of RF at 9.6vdc and the > internal antenna tuner will function properly at 9.6vdc??? > > Eagerly awaiting the release of the KX3 (what a great Christmas present!!!) > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
