[Elecraft] K2 Internal Battery Voltages

[Johnny]

Hi Carl,

I experienced the same as you about two months ago.  I took out the battery 
from the rig completely and charged it with a smart charger.  I eventually 
got a full charge reading of 13.2v and the battery is still working now.

73

Johnny Siu VR2XMC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl J. Denbow" <n8vz at qth.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:10 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Internal Battery Voltages


>I just recently replaced the battery in my K2.  I ordered from Elecraft, so 
>this is the "approved" battery.  Last week, after a lengthy QSO, I forgot 
>to turn the rig off, and when I noticed it the next day that battery was 
>completely depeleted.  I charged it up for 24 hours with a 14v supply and 
>it would only charge to about 12.1 volts.  Though I don't remember for 
>sure, I thought this new battery when I charged it originally started out 
>at something like 13.2 volts or so.  Does this sound right?  What should 
>this battery registered when fully charged?  Have I damaged it 
>significantly by letting it rundown to practically nothing?  Obviously, I 
>goofed.  I just hope that I haven't significantly harmed by battery life.
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Carl
> N8VZ