[Elecraft] Please DO NOT leave alkaline batteries in your KX3, KX1, or K1 for any length of time

[hawley, charles j jr]

I've had no issues with Energizers and used them for years. I have had spent button cells leak a little. It always seemed that charged cells were less likely to leak.


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Chuck, KE9UW 
(Jack for BMW motorcycles)

On Nov 29, 2012, at 11:15 AM, "Wayne Burdick" <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:

> Alkaline batteries can leak for various reasons, potentially damaging your radio. (Nothing like caustic potassium hydroxide to ruin your day.) Even if the batteries are new, remove them when you're not actually using them for portable operation. Check their condition periodically.
> 
> We saw a case of Alkaline-inflicted damage recently: a radio in which batteries had been left for many months. Not pretty.
> 
> Lithium nonrechargeable camera batteries and NiMH batteries *can* be left inside for extended periods, but even these more stable types should still be checked once a month.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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