Steven M. Knapp wrote:
I've found a few "generic" brand Li AA's. I know the Energizer's are the
preferred battery for the KX1, but am curious if anyone has tried these
off-brands that seem to save a couple bucks?
Only one data point: For a trip thru the Canal a year ago, I wanted
something close to 12V to power my KX1 as K6DGW/MM. On the suggestion
of a friend, I visited the local R/C Model shop and purchased a 3-cell
LiPoly battery pack that provided about 11.8 volts and the KX1 made
around 3 watts. It is called a "Thunder Power." It worked well, and
lasted the whole trip. It is covered with warnings about fire, and I
liked the idea that it plugged into the 12V jack and was external to the
KX1, figuring I could unplug it and toss it overboard from our "balcony"
if it caught fire.
About 3 months later, I noticed that the battery was dead and the cells
had swelled, breaking the filament tape that held them together. The
battery is now in a coffee can outside, and will go to the e-waste at
the dump the next time I take some. It was fairly expensive and likely
will be my last experiment with LiPoly for awhile.
K6DGW/MM was a bit underwhelming, regardless of batteries, story at
www.foothill.net/~andreaj/Ham43.htm
73,
Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA CM98lw
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