[Elecraft] 4S lipo battery for KX3?

[Nicklas Johnson]

This is the first time I've read about LiFePo4 batteries; is it correct to
say that one needs to pair a 3.2V AA LiFePo4 with a "dummy" AA?  Does the
timed charger module in a KX3 play nicely with this type of battery?

   Nick


On 25 August 2013 12:23, Mark Goldberg <marklgoldberg at gmail.com> wrote:

> I use LiFePo4 batteries. 4s will go from 14 to 12V from 0 to 90% discharge.
> Perfect match for KX3 with full power all the way. No voltage reduction or
> noisy DC-DC converter needed. Search the Elecraft lists archives for mine
> and other posts with sources.
>
> Mark
>  On Aug 24, 2013 8:03 PM, "Gil G." <gil at keskydee.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I just got a lipo charger and 3S packs for my MTR and K1, but I wonder if
> > a 4S pack could be used with my KX3? The voltage is presumably 14.8V,
> but I
> > assume it would be a little more at full charge..? Is anyone using a 4S
> > battery pack with the KX3?
> > I guess I could use one or two diodes to drop 0.6 or 1.2V…?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Gil.
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