Hi I have not done this with a KX1 but it should be easy. An 8 or 10 cell set of NiMH batteries would work on a small solar panel. You would need to size the panel to fit the approximate 1/10C charge rate for the cells and connect the panel through a blocking diode directly to the battery. You would then connect another set of wires to the battery to power the KX1. A set of 1800-2500 mA Hr batteries would work with a 3 to 5 watt panel. The Volkswagen panels that show up on EBay at about 170 mA would work without needing a charge controller. NiMH batteries can be charged at 1/10C almost indefinitely without damage. If you are going to use a SLA battery then you will need a controller or you will need to monitor the voltage carefully so you do not overcharge the battery. You can use one of my charge controller kits with a small 2-3 amp Sealed lead acid battery. The controller kit is $30 check or money order from.
Don Brown 19132 Falls Creek Drive Flint Texas 75762 Thanks Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael & Donna Heit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 2:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Using the KX1 on Solar Power > Has anyone used the KX1 in the field with solar power ? If so, was any > info > sent on this list? > I am building a KX1 and was interested in using solar , or solar back up > power for extended field use. > Thank you very much. > > Michael Heit KD7YLA > > _______________________________________________ > 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
