Hi Chris
If you choose not to install the batteries you will be losing one of the
major functions of this fine radio and true portable operation. Another
problem is the clock and the memory without batteries to maintain them and
all the settings.
If you plan to have external power hooked to it at all times you will fine
with no power outages. Out of the thousands sold I have never saw a post by
anyone who didn't have a battery holder. I would never remove mine for sure
and have 3 extra sets of batteries ready and charged to go in if needed plus
a 7 ah for a spare.
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Meagher
Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:16 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - Omit battery holder?
I'm presently at the stage of fitting battery holders into the KX3.
I'm dubious about the amount of flexing that the holders have to take, in
order to get the screws secure.
This is more of a problem with the holder that sits over the square shield,
as it has to bend over the shield.
I rather don't like the way this is engineered.
Seeing that I'm averse to internal batteries anyway, previous bad experience
with portable gear, and having read the warnings of potential serious damage
if something goes awry with the holder, I plan to omit the holders
altogether.
The question is - can I fit the holders screws threaded all the way in, so
that the heads touch the board, and not suffer some shorting problem? I
think it would be OK, but would like informed opinion just in case.
Many thanks reflector people
Chris VK2ACD K2#3666, K3/10 #685, KX3#4559
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