[Elecraft] An obvious K2 battery observation

[Tom McCulloch]

My guess is that with Field Day approaching more than a few guys, like 
myself, will find themselves with a faulty battery in there K2 due to 
lack of proper charging.  I wasn't surprised that t is was the case but 
I was a bit stumped when my A&A Smart Charger was not able to properly 
power my K2.  It was getting the infamous "Lo Bat" message (and no, the 
probe switch was the problem) until I realized that the arrangement with 
the Smart Charger calls the battery into use and the recharges it -- 
which, of course is good for the battery life.

Connecting my Astron PS to the original power jack on the K2 removed all 
of the issues (except for the dead battery, of course).

Just an obvious observation, FWIW.

Tom
WB2QDG
K2 #1103