> Before you reach a decision on battery packs, be sure to read Wayne's Tech > Note at > http://www.elecraft.com/TechNotes/k1_battery_op.htm
That's a good summary of power supply optimization for the K1. According to Wayne's Note, the most efficient use of battery voltage becomes a function of one's output power target value - ranging from near 14VDC for full-rated K1 output to a bit less than 10VDC for about 3 watts. Depending on the discharge characteristics of the battery, I imagine most K1 users would be quite happy starting at a commonly available 12V and allowing it to drop down to about 9VDC at the end of portable operations or before connecting a spare battery to continue. Paul, W9AC ______________________________________________________________ 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
