[Elecraft] Fw: K1-4 niMh 1.2v batteries

[Linda and Bob]

Need help. See message below, thanks!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda and Bob" <dlrwild1 at verizon.net>
To: <elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 04:31 PM
Subject: K1-4 niMh 1.2v batteries


>I have the internal battery option installed on my K1-4. I searched for 
>batteries online and at Radio Shack. Elecraft recommends Radio Shack brand 
>batteries, but warns that they must not be larger than 0.55" (14 mm). I 
>need 8 NiMh 1.2 volt cells. The RS batteries do not specify the diameter of 
>the cells. They are 2500 maH cells which is very high capacity. What 
>brand(s) are best (Sanyo, RS, Duracell etc.)? Battery America  sells mostly 
>Sanyo. RS has them for $17.99 for a 4 pack.
>
> Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much!
>
> 73
> Bob Wilderman, K3SRO
> dlrwild1 at verizon.net
>