re:[Elecraft] Questions on battery, pots, chargers, and paddles
Colleagues, I got some great advice from the list from my four questions posted a couple of days ago... I had asked what to do about the dead potentiometer and the response was: MAIL ELECRAFT! I did. They responded immediately that they would send me a replacement pot immediately at no charge. These folks are GREAT! For the rest, here goes. Thank you again everybody for the great ideas, advice, and guidance. It is very much appreciated. (If I missed anybody, please accept my apology!) Don W3FPR: Thank you very much for the helpful advice this time (and last time). I've indeed visited your web site. Very nice. I need to think about this a bit more. (I also need to follow up on the last thing you helped me with: the 12uH inductor.) =-=-= Lonnie NY2LJ: You had observed that the battery is pretty snug in there with the bracket. I must agree. I just got it installed last night. Thanks for the encouragement. I will be shipping it with the battery mounted inside. (I'll also turn it OFF as you suggest!) Other folks commented how well the Pelican case works so I've got few worries about it now. =-=-= WA5ZNU Leigh: Your idea of a DPDT switch is a great one! I'll likely follow up with you upon my return from KH6. Ken (N4SO) had another interesting idea (below). =-=-= Ken N4SO: Thanks for the notes on the charger. I've not decided what to do for this problem long-term. I think, at least for now, I'll wait and solve the problem after returning from KH6. This does look interesting, though: The PCR12-500A is a self contained charger designed to auto- matically maintain a 12 volt Sealed Lead Acid battery having a maximum bulk charge of 500 mA or greater. The Power Sonic PS-1229A is an example of the type of battery this charger is designed to work with. Ref: Bob Lewis, AA4PB, An Automatic Sealed Lead-Acid Battery Charger, QST May 2001, p. 43-47. The advantage of the PCR12-500A over most other automatic chargers is that it can reliably work under varying load conditions and can therefore be left connected to the battery at all times. =-=-= Michael VE3WMB: Thanks for the advice on the paddles and for the note on the Pelican case. It is going to be fun filling it! I still might get the paddles but use them at home. I'll check the budget this evening. :-) -- Scott (NE1RD)... K2 #4649 B. Scott Andersen| Magic is real, unless declared integer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] | -- The collected sayings of Wiz Zumwalt Acton, Massachusetts | Ham: NE1RD, QRP ARCI#11588, FP#-910 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: re:[Elecraft] Questions on battery, pots, chargers, and paddles
Scott, never ship electronics with a battery installed unless you disconnect one lead from the battery so that there is not way it can energize in shipment. DO NOT RELY ON ANY!! SWITCH! We have shipped equipment all over the world and seen it accidentally turn itself on through vibration or switches that short, or take a blow and get broken. You can never predict what a unit may endure in shipping. It only takes a moment to remove the covers of the K2 and reconnect a battery lead. Safety first! -Stuart K5KVH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Questions on battery, pots, chargers, and paddles
Stuart: You are absolutely right. I've already had one interesting battery incident (not with the K2 or the K2 battery) and that was more than enough for one lifetime! Thanks for the note. I'll get that battery disconnected and the terminals insulated before the trip. -- Scott (NE1RD) On Jan 14, 2005, at 2:57 PM, Stuart Rohre wrote: Scott, never ship electronics with a battery installed unless you disconnect one lead from the battery so that there is not way it can energize in shipment. DO NOT RELY ON ANY!! SWITCH! We have shipped equipment all over the world and seen it accidentally turn itself on through vibration or switches that short, or take a blow and get broken. You can never predict what a unit may endure in shipping. It only takes a moment to remove the covers of the K2 and reconnect a battery lead. Safety first! -Stuart K5KVH B. Scott Andersen| Magic is real, unless declared integer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] | -- The collected sayings of Wiz Zumwalt Acton, Massachusetts | Ham: NE1RD, QRP ARCI#11588, FP#-910 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
re:[Elecraft] Questions on battery, pots, chargers, and paddles
B. Scott Andersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : 4. I'm drooling over the hex paddles now advertised on the Elecraft web site. It looks JUICEY! But, I would want it to be the key that travels with the radio. Does anybody have this item? If so, could you render an opinion about how well it might travel in the aforementioned case? Scott: I'm sure that the Hex paddles would travel fine in a Pelican case but they are very heavy. My suggestion would be to leave the Hex key at home and go with a lighter weight solution for travel such as Paddlette or Palm Paddles or if you want something a little more hefty but still easy to transport you could try something like the Vibroplex Code Warrior Jr or the CT-9 (from Morse Express). Michael VE3WMB P.S. I use Pelican cases for all of my portable gear and they are well worth the cost! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Questions on battery, pots, chargers, and paddles
The battery is very secure in its wrap around aluminum bracket. Just set the internal battery switch to the off position to be safe. I use a Samlex PS goosed up to about 14.5V (Adjust VR2, not VR1!) connected to the normal power jack and all is well. 73, Lonnie NY2LJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
