[Elecraft] power source and noise

[Eric Manning]

And another thought--

The smallest, lightest power supply to carry for portable use is 
surely the little charger [maybe 1.5 inches to a side] which Power 
Sonic makes for the K2 internal battery option. With it plugged in 
and the normal amount of  transmitting, the K2 internal battery takes 
many hours to discharge and then of course recharges when the rig is 
turned off. The charger has to be connected DIRECTLY across the 
battery using a fused line and an extra round battery connector on 
the rear panel, which can also be used to power 12V accessories.
eric

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Message: 17
From: "Indy" <kt5x@cnsp.com>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 11:27:39 -0700
Subject: [Elecraft] power source and noise

Just a thought... I bought a 35 amp/hr deep cycle battery at a low cost
store for about $22.  It will run the K2 without need for recharge for a
VERY long time, maybe 48 hours of continuous contest style use, or a month
of casual use.  Recharging by any of many methods is simple.  Won't carry it
with you, but for home use, nothing could be quieter, and very little
cheaper.

72

Fred
K2 # 700

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Eric Manning   VA7DZ VE3DPV
K2 #2561 "Pauline"

If God intended you to use SSB, He wouldn't have given you a fist. Or 
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