Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

2012-11-16 Thread Chip Stratton
Just a battery update: I got the A123 26650 2400 mAh cells from Hobbyking and they are indeed good quality new cells that test out at better than rated capacity at a 3 amp discharge rate. These will make excellent long life and safe battery packs. Ive recently been made aware of another vendor

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

2012-11-16 Thread JP O'Connor
I have two 4S1P sets of the battery packs from epbuddy.com for use with my KX3. Initial testing and use suggests they seem to have full rated capacity and work well. JP WF4Z On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Chip Stratton c...@strattonfamily.uswrote: Just a battery update: I got the A123

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

2012-11-16 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
I have ordered the KXBC3 for my KX3 and hope to install it soon. I know nothing about rechargeable batteries, and would like some guidance. Will the KXBC3 handle automatic charging of any batteries I put into the battery pack? Do I just run up to 15 VDC into the KX3 power jack and it

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

2012-11-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lance, The KXBC3 will not charge just any kind of battery - it must be of the NiMH chemistry if you are to be successful. . There are many battery chemistry types out there - in the AA size, the most common rechargable is the NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) is one of the more common, and that is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

2012-11-16 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
MNI TNX Don - As usual, very clearly stated and most helpful ;-) VY 73, Lance On 11/17/2012 12:20 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Lance, The KXBC3 will not charge just any kind of battery - it must be of the NiMH chemistry if you are to be successful. . There are many battery chemistry types out

[Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

2012-10-17 Thread Rich
KX3 2135 is alive and well, and hungry for energy. I'm feeding it with AA Alkaline batteries now, but am looking for a more permanent set of internal batteries. I have a KXBC3 installed. I'm considering low discharge1.2v 2500 mAH NiMH AAs because they may be recharged by the KXBC3. Regular

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

2012-10-17 Thread Chip Stratton
Is there a better NiZn implementation out now? I was very disappointed with their charge retention and ultimate life when I tried them about two years ago, and I gave up on them. In any event, the KX3 charger is unlikely to charge them properly like you suggest. Definitely go for Sanyo Eneloop