The Buddipole batteries use genuine A123 LiFePO4 (nanoPhosphate) cells, Those are probably the best from a quality point of view, but they are expensive. This technology can be found much cheaper elsewhere, but quality is variable.
You should use a balance charger with these batteries just like regular LiPos, but I have found that at the relatively low rates of discharge in radio use (compared to RC electric plane/car use) the cells do not get far out of balance. I have charged the one in my K2 using the radio's built-in charging circuit for Lead acid batteries and found that the cells stay in balance rather well. I still use the balance charger every few cycles to be sure the cells are staying balanced. I dont recommend it, but it works for me. You cannot do this with regular LiPo cells, the risk of cell damage and fire/explosion is too great. Chip AE5KA ______________________________________________________________ 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
