[Elecraft] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops

[Robert G Strickland]

Thanks for all replies.
I'm looking for a lithium iron [etc] battery that will fit inside my K2. 
I have found some that will fit - or so it seems - but none of them use 
all the available space, and as a result, are less powerful than might 
be had if all the space is used. Of course, external batteries are no 
problem. Some comment, as do I, that I'd like a battery to fit inside 
the K2 for grab and run applications. The Elecraft SLA is nice, but as 
I'm sure the top honchos would admit, battery technology has moved on. I 
think that 10ah can fit if the form factor is right. I've thought of 
buying individual cells and assembling something, but at this point in 
my much-reduced-parts-bin life, I'd just as soon buy something. Does 
anyone have any experience with installing a LiPoFe "in" the K2? That 
would be interesting.

...robert

On 8/12/2013 22:41, Robert G Strickland wrote:
> I'm curious what you mean by a "K2 energy" lithium ion [battery]. Please
> elaborate.
>
> ...robert
>
> On 8/12/2013 22:12, W4SK wrote:
>> Strictly depends on the power level you intend to run.  I ran my KX3 at
>> 5w for all of Field Day, and for a two-day camping trip last weekend
>> without charging in between.  It's a "K2 Energy" lithium ion and weighs
>> just a few ounces.  Couldnt be happier with it.  After 4 days of off-on
>> operating, still produces 12.4 volts.
>>
>> YMMV.
>>
>> -73- de W4SK
>>
>

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Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY
rcrgs at verizon.net.usa
Syracuse, New York, USA