Tom, Correct - That is usually the goal - BUT, if one wants to get 'picky' about the real voltage required, that will depend on the temperature, state of charge in the battery, the particular battery characteristics, and a whole lot of other variables, specified or not.
So, the 13.8 volts can be regarded as a workable average - the actual requirement for a particular battery will vary with the particular circumstance - which gives rise to a +/- 0.2 (or 0.3) volt variation that is sometimes mentioned. One battery could require 13.6 volts while another could require 14.0. Sorry about any confusion, but such are the facts - every rule has an exception that might apply in some cases, one could go nuts trying to get everything exactly right, but with so many variables, reality (and sensibility) force us to deal with average conditions unless we have other specific details in hand. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > I want to make sure I'm following this. I > > need to see 13.8 volts immediately after the protective diode. Is that > correct? > > Thanks > Tom > WB2QDG > K2 1103 > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.23/513 - Release Date: 11/2/2006 > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
