[Elecraft] KX1 #2213

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

The Lithium cells will provide good life and good voltage over that 
lifetime.
Rechargable NiMh cells are nice because they can be recharged, but the 
voltage from them is only 1.2 volts per cell, and they will not perform 
very long before the KX1 proclaims "low voltage".
If you do use the NiMh cells, set the BAT menu parameter to 6.5 volts - 
see page 62 of the manual for the recommended BAT menu settings for 
various batteries.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/31/2011 5:47 PM, John Ronan wrote:
> Evening,
>
> I just finished KX1 #2213, long overdue (I got it in June '09), but
> c'est la vie. It's a bit too damp out to put up an antenna to test with.
> I'll get the Auto ATU and 30/80m modules built next weekend most likely,
> assuming it rains as forecast.
>
> Anyway, I was wondering what the general consensus re the best battery
> type to use? Lithium or re-chargeable?
>
> Regards
> John
> EI7IG
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