[Elecraft] Re: KX1 7.2V. Performance?

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Dennis,

The KX1 will work at 7.2 volts, putting out around 1 watt. (The actual minimum
is something like 6.5 V, but operating down to this level is not a good idea.)
As the batteries start to drop in voltage, the transmit keying envelope shape
will change slightly. This is why we recommend 8 volts or higher. Of course
lithium 1.5-V cells will also provide longer operating time and higher power
output. But I do occasionally use NiMH cells--I have lots of them, so I use them
as backup in case my lithiums finally die (which seems to take forever!).

73,
Wayne
N6KR
 

Dennis Payton wrote:
> 
> I was very interested in buying a KX1 until I saw that even though it's
> rated at 7 volts minimum, the recommended minimum voltage is 8 volts. Would
> somebody tell me what the drawbacks would be if I bought one and used NiMH's
> in the battery pack? 

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