Thanks for all the info, guys. I'll look into these before my next big trip!
Nick On 25 August 2013 16:31, Mark Goldberg <[email protected]> wrote: > The LiFePO4 batteries have to be external. They don't fit inside and are > completely different voltages and charge characteristics. They should have > a balancing charger, many external universal RC chargers do that. I've > posted links in the past to some chargers. > > Mark > On Aug 25, 2013 12:52 PM, "Nicklas Johnson" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> This is the first time I've read about LiFePo4 batteries; is it correct to >> say that one needs to pair a 3.2V AA LiFePo4 with a "dummy" AA? Does the >> timed charger module in a KX3 play nicely with this type of battery? >> >> Nick >> >> >> On 25 August 2013 12:23, Mark Goldberg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > I use LiFePo4 batteries. 4s will go from 14 to 12V from 0 to 90% >> discharge. >> > Perfect match for KX3 with full power all the way. No voltage reduction >> or >> > noisy DC-DC converter needed. Search the Elecraft lists archives for >> mine >> > and other posts with sources. >> > >> > Mark >> > On Aug 24, 2013 8:03 PM, "Gil G." <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > > Hello, >> > > >> > > I just got a lipo charger and 3S packs for my MTR and K1, but I >> wonder if >> > > a 4S pack could be used with my KX3? The voltage is presumably 14.8V, >> > but I >> > > assume it would be a little more at full charge..? Is anyone using a >> 4S >> > > battery pack with the KX3? >> > > I guess I could use one or two diodes to drop 0.6 or 1.2V…? >> > > >> > > Thanks. >> > > >> > > Gil. >> > > -- >> > > PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc >> > > >> > > ______________________________________________________________ >> > > 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 >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> *N6OL* >> >> Saying something doesn't make it true. Belief in something doesn't make >> it >> real. And if you have to lie to support a position, that position is not >> worth supporting. >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 >> > -- *N6OL* Saying something doesn't make it true. Belief in something doesn't make it real. And if you have to lie to support a position, that position is not worth supporting. ______________________________________________________________ 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
