[Elecraft] KX3 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack

[Michael Babineau]

Phil et al :

I have a couple of these "Blue Li-ion" batteries (a 4300 mAh and the 9800 mAh as listed) and 
they work ok, although it is my gut feeling is that the capacity is somewhat overstated. 

The supplied charger is "dumb" (I think it is just a cheap switching supply)  so it appears that the overcharge protection 
circuitry in the battery is relied on to prevent overcharging. Some folks on the NA SOTA list have
claimed that these batteries don't seem to last very long.  I have been using mine for about a year with no issues. 
For the cost, I have been pleased with the ones that I have purchased.  

The power plug is compatible with Elecraft rigs and the Li-ion chemistry stands up better in the cold than the 
AA NiMh batteries I was using previously to power my K1 and KX1for portable outings.

Michael VE3WMB / VA2NB

>From: "Phil & Debbie Salas" <dpsalas at tx.rr.com>
>Date: May 9, 2012 11:52:06 AM EDT
>To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack


>This looks like an interesting battery pack.

>www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170794794136&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNAFP:US:1123

>Phil - AD5X