[Elecraft] Portable K2 battery question

[David Douglass]

Hi All,

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I=92ve just picked up 5 x 12v new sealed lead acid batteries (7Ah) at =
the
local Hamfest with a view to using them as a portable supply for my K2 =
(in
the upcoming John Moyle Field Day ).

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I=92ve wired these in parallel, but was just curious whether anyone has =
any
recommendations regarding use, charging etc etc, as I=92m new to any =
sort of
battery/portable operation. I also picked up a small 2.5amp charger at =
the
same Hamfest!

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What sort of life should I expect with the basic K2 under contest condx =
with
this type of battery pack (at full output ~15w, as our local FD has no =
QRP
category)?? Would I be able to power the k2/100 from this, and again, =
what
sort of life would I be looking at ??

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Any tips or links to relevant web-sites appreciated !!

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CHEERS

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DAVID,VK2NU


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