[Elecraft] Re: KBT2 non-original battery replacements?

[Ingo Meyer (DK3RED)]

Hello Sverre,

> But that's the question, is a battery a battery? I can get a 2.6 Ah battery
> with the same measurements for about $15.00 (NOK 90) from one vendor and I
> can get another one for about $40.00 (NOK 260 - Asahi, Made in China). I
> would guess that these batteries may have different life expectancies, but I
> can live with that.

I bought also a battery (2.2 Ah Panasonic here) from a local dealer for the same
reason. ;o)

> 
> But, do I take a risk with my K2 if I install the cheaper battery - leakage,
> explosion ..., i.e. what should I look for?

No, if you don't over charge the battery it will be very old in your K2. My
battery is now over 6 years. And it's young, fresh and in good condition.
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