Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt

2017-10-15 Thread K9MA
Yes, I meant separate batteries, NOT the Elecraft battery. I should have made that clear. One possibility I've considered to reduce weight is a three cell battery holder for AA Li-ion batteries, good for about 800 mAh, as I have used with the KX1. With the KX2, they would be good for about

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt

2017-10-15 Thread Bill Johnson
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2017 2:05 PM To: Tony G6GLP <g6...@strus.co.uk>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt Tony, The battery must be removed for charging. The charger and battery are from the same manufa

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt

2017-10-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Scott, The stock battery pack is sealed as one unit, not 3 individual cells. Perhaps you are talking about a possible alternative battery supply and not the one sold by Elecraft. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/15/2017 3:59 PM, K9MA wrote: One possibility would be to get a 3-cell battery holder, and

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt

2017-10-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tony, Lithium Ion is a different chemistry than li-po. I would choose to be safe rather than sorry and buy both the battery and charger. If you are going to be operating portable over a long weekend, consider a 2nd battery. Yes, it can be powered from an external power source through the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt

2017-10-15 Thread K9MA
One possibility would be to get a 3-cell battery holder, and charge the cells independently.  A charger which charges several cells simultaneously, but independently, would assure balance.  Unless you use smaller cells, however, the will have to be external. 73, Scott K9MA On 10/15/2017

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt

2017-10-15 Thread Tony G6GLP
Hi Don, I am sure they have done it correctly but I have a number of different charges for li-po and other type batts so was just thinking of either not getting the charger or just providing another batt as it only seems to connect via 2wire connection for powering the rig. 73 de g6glp On

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Batt

2017-10-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tony, The battery must be removed for charging. The charger and battery are from the same manufacturer and I figure they have "done it right" whether that be a balancing circuit in the battery pack or some device in the charger. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/15/2017 2:36 PM, Tony G6GLP wrote: Hi