[Elecraft] KX-1 power caveat??

[Phil Wheeler]

I noticed that, too.  Odd thing to say.  May be "use minimum necessary 
power" philosophical statement or get max life from batteries.  Dunno.  
Key thing is to stay below 14 VDC, I suspect.

73, Phil

Gil Stacy wrote:

> I note on page 62 on the manual that "You can connect any 7-14 
> VDC....although you should use the minimum recommended voltage (8V) 
> when possible."  Why is 8 V recommended?
>
> 73/Gil NN4CW
> K2 #3104