Mike, I don't have a K1 but I do have a KX1, KX3, and Norcal 40a. I much prefer Lithium-ion over lead-acid gel cell type. Although it is more expensive, it is far superior (at least as far as I have found).
I have two 1x4 (four cell) packs from Buddipole with Lithium Iron Phosphate (nano-phosphate) construction from A123 Systems. This battery provides 13.2 volts (nominal) at 2.3 Ah capacity. This battery can run a 100 watt transmitter for 30 minutes! I use one pack at a time so keep one pack in reserve. This is for portable ops, no hiking, no walking, no bicycling (although, all of that is possible). I think the current cost is $95 but you do need a LIFEPO4 compatible charger. 73, phil, K7PEH On May 15, 2013, at 10:57 AM, Mike Markowski <[email protected]> wrote: > For those of you who operate portable regularly, what capacity gel cell and > do you recommend for K1? Any particular brands of gel cell and charger? > > Weight is not a big issue. I won't be hiking, just trips to parks, qrp Field > Day, as well as home use during power outages. > > Tnx es 73! > Mike ab3ap > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
