[Elecraft] Portable battery options

[Dave]

Adam

The K2/KBT2 works well, but is very heavy compared to the K2 without KBT2.
Oddly enough, I prefer my K1 for holiday and camping use, due mainly to the
lower weight and smaller size. The K2/KBT2 weighs 6 lbs amd feels like it's
got a couple of house bricks in the case. For several months use, I'd have
to think long and hard between the K1 and K2 as the band limitations of the
K1 may be a factor. Beware of the 14 volt supply requuirement in order to
charge the battery in the KBT2.

You might also consider the Mountain Ops Tac Pack to help protect your K2,
Mountain Ops went through a sticky patch recently and have sold their
business - details on their web site: http://www.mountain-ops.com/

73 Dave, G4AON
K2 #1892, KBT2 & Tac Pack in orange.
www.astromag.co.uk/k2/

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <akern@haverford.edu>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 3:16 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Portable battery options


> Started unpacking the K2 and doing the inventory today.  This is going to
> be so, so cool!
>
> Another quick question:  I'm building the rig to take with me as I travel
> abroad for several months this upcoming year.  I'd like to have some QRP
> battery-portable capability to use on the fly, although I plan to do most
> of my operating at 100 watts off of the mains.  Would I be silly to get
> something besides the KBT2 for this purpose?  (I'd of course have to swap
> out top panels with the KPA100.)  Weight and convenience for extended
> travel are my primary considerations.  I know there are an infinite
> number of ways that I could go about powering the rig off of batteries,
> but I know little about the subject and will defer to the opinions of the
> group here.  Thanks for the help!
>
> -Adam, N1KO