[Elecraft] KX3 interal battery charger

[Greg Troxel]

(resent because the list rejected PGP-signed mail)

In "balance" vs "equalize", I also hear about equalization charge to 12V
SLA batteries without access to individual cells.  PbAcid cells have a
higher charge/discharge marginal ratio as they get full, so a mild
overcharge should tend to cause all cells to be fully charged.  NiMH is
almost certainly similar, especially during low-rate overcharge as is
typical, so I'd expect that all cells end up full.

To understand the KXBC3 behavior, it seems that one should use a Maha
C9000 or equivalent to measure/record the capacity ("refresh/analyze")
of all the cells, and then put then in the KX3 and use them for a while,
and then when the KX3 says they are charged pull them and do a discharge
measurement followed by a refresh/analyze.  I'll report back later :-)