[Elecraft] Portable battery options

[Phil Wheeler]

Dave wrote:

>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.
>

Considering these issues and others, I removed the KBT2 from my K2 some 
time ago.  When I camp, I always take one or two gel cels for powering 
other devices and those I can charge in the car while driving from one 
campsite to the next.  They are quite ample for powering the K2 in its 
low-power configuration.

Phil