[Elecraft] KBT1?

[Don Wilhelm]

Alan,

I believe all these were addressed long ago.  The maximum battery size is
0.56 inches (14.2mm).  I don't know if all battery manufacturers conform to
the standard AA size, but I have not had any problem with AA Rechargable
batteries (NiMH) I have purchased recently ranging from 1200 mAHr to 2300
mAHr in any devices I use them in.  Check the battery physical size for any
that you might consider purchasing.

There is a foam ring that fits around the speaker magnet, and as far as I
know the speaker is not loose with this ring installed.

The batteries must fit securely in the case, and may be difficult for some
to remove, I have not encountered any difficulties.  If anyone has
difficulty removing the batteries, I can suggest laying a piece of string or
ribbon under the batteries before they are inserted. This is easily
implemented by the user if desired.

There is no battery connector, the battery pack is wired directly to the K1.
There is a disconnect switch.  Some folks wanted to have a disconnect point,
and certainly one could be installed by the end user if desired, but it is
not supplied by Elecraft.

73,
Don W3FPR


> -----Original Message-----
>
> >From last reading of the archives these were the issues left  with no
> resolution
> ---adding connector for the battery pack disconnect? (is  it part
> of the KBT1
> now)
> ---upgrade size of pack to allow for larger AA  batteries?
> ---ease of removal batteries from the case?
> ---speaker loose  installation?
>
> Thank you
>
> Alan  KB7MBI
>