half Of Matt
Zilmer
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 6:07 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Can I overcharge the batteries in my KX3
The KX3's internal charger is intended to charge _NiMH_ batteries. Its output
is a constant 200 mA. At that current level, you are unli
First of all, forget the Nicads. The KX3 isn't really designed for Nicads, and
they have a lot of problems such as excessive self discharge, and leakage. If
you want rechargeable cells, use modern low self discharge (LSD) nickle-metal
hydride (NiMH) cells. Eneloops are one example, and
The KX3's internal charger is intended to charge _NiMH_ batteries. Its
output is a constant 200 mA. At that current level, you are unlikely to
overcharge the AA cells, and all that will happen is that they'll stay
warm.
Theway I handle mobile ops with batteries is to run the charger in 4
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