[Elecraft] Re: AA primary cells: NiMH vs. Alkaline

[Dave Gingrich K9DC]

At 15:04 6/19/2002 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>Also, aside from the cost, would Lithium AAs work well for this 
>application?  The thrust of the question is there are situations (e.g., 
>backpacking) where the weight savings and the low-temp characterisitics of 
>Li cells can make them worth the cost.

Yes. I use 8 energizer L91 Photo Lithium AA. Voltage on these guys is high, 
over 13v if new, and they last forever Rated 2.9 ah. They can supply up to 
1.4 amps so well suited to the K1.  Except the cost as you mentioned. Best 
price I've seen is about $10 per 4-pack at Wal-Mart.

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Dave Gingrich, K9DC - Indianapolis, Indiana  USA
K2 #2211, K1 #931, QRP-L #2376, ARS #1109,
FPQRP #389, IRLP #473, k9dc.ampr.org, CCIE #6748
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