[Elecraft] ARS SP Highlights

[Rod N0RC]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Gingrich K9DC" <gingrich2@dcg.org>
To: "Rod N0RC" <rod@n0rc.com>
Cc: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ARS SP Highlights


> At 23:59 1/7/2002 -0700, Rod N0RC wrote:
> >(For the sprint I
> >ran 2W with 8 AA NiMH batts. 2.5 lbs for key, K1, batts and
> >headphones)
>
> Rod-  You should try 8 AA Lithiums, they're a lot lighter. My K1
with
> internal tuner and key (minipalm) weighed in at 2.04 lb.  Greater
capacity
> (2.9 ah), and higher voltage, (1.5 per) but they are not
rechargeable and

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> pricey, $20 for eight at WalMart.  Jus' think of those pts/lb!  :)
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OUCH! ;-)

I'll stick with NiMH. $20 for 8 and THEY ARE rechargeable!

73, Rod N0RC
Ft Collins, CO