I ran my K2/10 and K1 from my RC batteries for years. Mine were only 2000mAH. When they started sagging for RC, I used them for the radios where peak current draw was dramatically lower. I ran the rigs at 5 watts as Don mentioned. The signal was clean and at that power level they would barely tax the batteries over an entire weekend in the field.
Eric KE6US On 2/27/2017 2:09 AM, F5vjc wrote: I have some 3 cell LiPo batteries normally used for RC aero models and I'd like to try these externally with my K2. The batteries are 3.7V per cell 500mAH which will give 11.21 V fully charged. I do of course have a suitable charger for LiPo batteries. How will the K2 perform at this reduced voltage? Opinions please. 73, Denis F5VJC ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> . ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
