Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: > 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???
Our target is 5 W at 9.6 V (NiMH pack). Nonrechargeable lithium AAs or fresh alkalines provide more than this, and of course you'll get 10 W or greater with an external supply. Currently we hit 15 W on some bands with a 14-V supply, though we'll probably reign this in to 12 W :) The radio will continue to function down to 8 V--useful in an emergency--but with greatly reduced power output. Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ 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
