[Elecraft] Why we recommend 8 volts minimum for the KX1

[Phil Wheeler]

Wayne Burdick wrote:

>A set of six 1.5-volt lithium camera batteries will last a *very* long time in
>the KX1, and they have a flat discharge curve. I strongly recommend them, even
>though they're about twice as expensive as alkalines. 
> 
>

Plus they weigh about half what alkalines weigh .. important for 
backpackers.

BTW -- based on your explanation (not quoted) I think

>"You can connect any 7-14
>VDC....although you should use the minimum recommended voltage (8V) when
>possible."  
>
was intended to say ":at least the minimum ...". 

73, Phil