[Elecraft] KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?

[Darrell Bellerive]

A rechargeable battery system with a built in charger would have it's appeal 
especially if it can be charged from many different sources such as 110/120 
VAC 60Hz, 220/240 VAC 50 Hz, 12 or 24 volt automobile cigarette lighter 
sockets, solar power, etc. If Braun can do it with a razor, just think how 
much better Elecraft could design it.

While your updating the KX1 how about adding receive capability down to to 3.2 
Mhz. This would allow listening to the 60, 75, and 90 meter shortwave 
broadcast bands as well as the 80 and 60 meter amateur bands. :-)

Darrell
VA7TO

On November 25, 2005 09:41 am, wayne burdick wrote:
> We could (in theory) create a new bottom cover option for the KX1 that
> would include two 4-cell AAA holders or a LiPo battery, plus a charge
> controller that would run from the KX1's DC input jack. The battery
> holders and charge controller components could be soldered to a thin
> PCB module that runs the full length of the bottom cover. In the case
> of AAAs, we'd include a switch to select rechargeable or
> non-rechargeable batteries. You might be able to recharge while
> operating, although this would have to be tested, since some charge
> controller generate significant noise.
>
> Any input on such a product would be appreciated. If there were
> significant interest, we'd try to have it ready early next year.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>


-- 
Darrell Bellerive
Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada