[Elecraft] Re: KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?

[Vic K2VCO]

Chris Kantarjiev wrote:

> I didn't
> like the idea of 'wasting' charge with dropping diodes. 

What about having the diodes switchable?  Have them in the circuit when 
the pack is fully charged, and then short them when the voltage drops 
below 12V.  Or use a low-drain regulator to get the same result 
automatically.

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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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