[Elecraft] KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?

[Michael Bower N4NMR]

 Wow, from what I (briefly) saw at that link, why would anyone want to use
LiPos?  Yes, they may provide some advantages but the disadvantages/risks
would certainly (in my mind) overwhelm the advantages.

Just my .02.

Michael N4NMR



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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gil Stacy
> Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 8:26 AM
> To: pa0ncv at planet.nl; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?
> 
> 
> 
> LiPoly batteries are expensive, lightweight and very 
> dangerous if improperly charged.  When things go bad with 
> LiPolies, things can go very bad.  I have started using them 
> on my ATS3.  Here's a list of do's and don'ts regarding 
> LiPolies and a photo of what happens when the dont's are violated.
> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209187  Can 
> you imagine this happening in your KX1? ;)
> 
> 73, Gil NN4CW
> K2 3104; KX1 53
> 
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