[Elecraft] RE: KX1 Ideas

[Norm Havercroft]

Some time ago I got a spare back half of the case into which I installed four 3V lithium cells (CR 123) in two groups of two.  They are positioned in place of the AA holders.  Right now I am using my trusty hot glue gun to hold them in place while perfecting a good holder that is a little more elegant.  Most drug stores sell these lithiums for about $7.00 each but I buy them in a lot of a dozen for about a buck a piece.  Google will lead you to good prices on these.  In lots of 500 you can even get the for as little as $0.83 each.  They are lighter, cheaper and higher output (more watts baby!) than the AA cells.  I am also prototyping a Li-Poly back  that will give good output and very rapid re-charge.  I am becoming Scott's biggest customer for KX1 backs.  When (OK, if and when) I finally figure out a holder for the CR 123s, I'll post some pictures.

73,

N7NSD
Norm