[Elecraft] KX3 Ordered - Battery/Power Questions

2013-11-12 Thread Arno Dienhart
The power supply from allelectronics appears to be quite inexpensive, but keep in mind, it is a switching = potentially noisy power supply. I have read favorable comments on the Velleman PS1303U power supply as being quiet, and it is not very expensive either. Google is your friend. My

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Ordered - Battery/Power Questions

2013-11-10 Thread pkhjr
I use the Eneloop XX 2500 and am very pleased. The internal charger charges then just fine. Can't comment on the power supply. I use the Gamma Research HPS-1A which is overkill for only 12 watts but it will also power my K3 at 100 watts and KX3 with the 100 watt amp when I get one. It is

[Elecraft] KX3 Ordered - Battery/Power Questions

2013-11-09 Thread Todd Atkins
Greetings Elecraft group, Todd Atkins K4MSW here. I've been QRT for some time but recently ordered the KX3 kit loaded up with all options and about to jump back in the hobby again. I am needing to place an order for some power options and wanted to run this by you guys, first. I did attempt to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Ordered - Battery/Power Questions

2013-11-09 Thread Walter Underwood
Eneloop XX batteries are an excellent choice and can be charged in the KX3. --wunder, K6WRU On Nov 9, 2013, at 2:42 PM, Todd Atkins toddandrewatk...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings Elecraft group, Todd Atkins K4MSW here. I've been QRT for some time but recently ordered the KX3 kit loaded up with

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Ordered - Battery/Power Questions

2013-11-09 Thread Sam Morgan
I do not have a KX3 myself so can only refer to the following thread: in the thread Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 (Battery thread) Jim W0EB said: quote The Eneloop batteries have been in my KX3 since it was built and I've NEVER had them self-discharge enough to cause the KX3 to shut down and I use it