[Elecraft] power supply concerns

George, W5YR [email protected]
Thu Feb 21 23:20:04 2002


You can probably crank up the output a little with an internal adjustment.

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WA5PB wrote:
> 
> Hey Gang,
> 
> I have the internal battery option for the K2 headed my way, but I have some
> concerns about my power supplies.
> 
> Both my Astron RS-20A and Pyramid supplies give me no more than 13.7vdc at
> the plug or 13.5 at the dc input of the K2.  When I hit display, it gives me
> a 13.1-13.2 reading.   What can I do short of getting new power supplies so
> as to not reduce the life of the internal battery?
> 
> Any help or advice would be appreciate.
> 
> 73
> WA5PB
> Bill Allen
> K2#1068