Re: [Elecraft] Internal battery options for K1 & K2

2021-01-29 Thread Bryan Nehl
Let me just put this out there: Custom LiFePO4 18650 Battery: 12.8V 4500 mAh ( 57.6Wh, 7A rate ) w PCB and connector (batteryspace.com) There is a wiring option to select for the K2 as well. 72 de Bryan, k0emt On Friday, January 29, 2021, 04:36:47 PM EST, Louandzip via Elecraft wrote:

[Elecraft] Change log / Release notes for K2 firmware?

2020-08-03 Thread Bryan Nehl
I'm trying to locate the change log or release notes for the various K2 firmware. For example: what feature/improvements are in version X of the (ATU/IO/MCU) firmware? Is all the firmware stand alone, or should certain versions be upgraded at the same time or not mixed? 72 de Bryan, k0emt

[Elecraft] K2 to the field

2019-03-21 Thread Bryan Nehl
I'm thinking about taking my K2/10 out for POTA/SOTA ops which involve some hiking.Mine has the extra heavy duty extended side panels.  I'll be taking a fiberglass pole, microphone, paddle, headphones and battery in addition to other basic day hike stuff. I'm wondering how other people have

Re: [Elecraft] PROPOSAL: K2/10 Battery LiPO / 8AA carrier option

2018-11-27 Thread Bryan Nehl
Specs say the K2 operates on 10-15V, page 2 of the K2 manual online. Here are my notes for 3S LiPO and 8AA NiMH packs: Type      Vmin Warn Vnom Vmax Vstorage  3S LiPO  9.0  9.6 11.1 12.6 11.55  4S LiPO 12.0 12.8 14.8 16.8 15.4 8AA NiMH  6.4  7.2  9.6 12.010AA NiMH  8.0  9.0 12.0 15.0 So, a 3S

[Elecraft] PROPOSAL: K2/10 Battery LiPO / 8AA carrier option

2018-11-27 Thread Bryan Nehl
I'd love to see an optional cover that would allow me to switch in a 3S LiPO like this one: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B075FPZL2F/ref=dp_prsubs_3 I would envision a replacement top plate with a battery door.The inside connector could be power pole, or deans or XT60.Leave enough room in the

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

2018-07-14 Thread Bryan Nehl
Rob, My sentiments are with you.  I'd like to see a KX4? that's a return to the roots (sort of) of the KX line.Specs as mentioned above, CW only, same paddle mount as KX2/3, AGC, and good display.  I want something like: 

[Elecraft] OT Re: New radio , new display -- mcHF

2017-06-01 Thread Bryan Nehl
Also, last known to be infringing on the rights of the original developer. http://www.m0nka.co.uk/?p=5258 > Here is a new one for ya in the QRP class > > http://www.dxzone.com/rs-918ssb-hf-sdr-transceiver/ 73, Bryan - k0emt