[Elecraft] K2 Battery Charging System With out Mods?

[Bob]

Hi Bruce,

               I do not have the battery pack in my K2 however for years 
I have been using these chargers for various
Gel cells and small lead acid batteries:

http://batterytender.com/selection_guide.php

                The Plus model at $60 is a 4 step charger for gel cells, 
and others,  and the JR at $40 is a 3 step charger
that I have used also on very small Gel cell batteries when a lower 
charge rate was desired.  

                 These are very popular in the Motorcycle world.   They 
are discounted  quite a bit and I've seen them
for $35 and $27 each.   When the MC's are retired for the winter I just 
leave a charger connected and they are
ready to go in the spring.   I have 3 Plus models and a JR and they have 
never failed me. 

                 No financial interest just a satisfied customer.

73,
Bob
K2TK


Bruce James Howes wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Is there a simple off the shelf model of battery charger which I can  
> buy or build that will properly charge the K2 battery?
> I'd prefer not to drill a hole in the rear apron, so I'm looking for 
> a  commercial solution, ideally with an adjustable output.
>
> What have you found that works, or how did you solve your K2 battery  
> dilemma?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> 73 Bruce W1UJR
> www.w1ujr.net
>