[Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 and NiZN batteries

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

MNI TNX Don - As usual, very clearly stated and most helpful ;-)   VY 73, Lance


On 11/17/2012 12:20 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Lance,
>
> The KXBC3 will not charge just any kind of battery - it must be of the
> NiMH chemistry if you are to be successful.
> .
> There are many battery chemistry types out there - in the AA size, the
> most common rechargable is the NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) is one of the
> more common, and that is the type that the KXBC3 was designed to charge.
>
> Yes, there are more exotic batteries, but the one advantage of NiMH that
> does not exist with many of the others is that should the rechargeables
> be depleted and you need to operate, go to the nearest drug, grocery,
> office supply, Walmart, K-Mart, etc and you can buy alkaline AA
> batteries that will keep you going - other specialized battery types may
> last longer or give higher voltages, but when they are depleted, you
> cannot substitute commonly available AA batteries.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/16/2012 6:47 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote:
>> I have ordered the KXBC3 for my KX3 and hope to install it soon.  I know nothing
>> about rechargeable batteries, and would like some guidance.  Will the KXBC3 handle
>> automatic charging of any batteries I put into the battery pack? Do I just run up to
>> 15 VDC into the KX3 power jack and it automatically charges up whatever is
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