[Elecraft] KX3 and Solar Panel

[Lee Stephens]

 Thanks John,

That satisfies my need on several levels.

1. I can set the output voltage and then lock the set screw so it 
doesn't move if bumped.
2. It weighs 1.6 ounces
3. I can make up whatever length leads I want with APP connectors
4. The output voltage isn't going to waver unless the input voltage 
drops below the desired output...say clouds roll up and it goes from 
16 vdc to 13 vdc and I have it to ~13 vdc.
5. They are in Akron, OH and the shipping time to Northern Kentucky 
wouldn't be very long and they say they are in stock.

Again, Thanks John,

73,

Lee Stephens
KK4JSJ
KX3 #3462



On Monday 05/27/2013 at 6:34 pm, Dr John H Farmer  wrote:
>
>
> Hi Lee,
>
> The open circuit voltage on these panels is often higher than is 
> acceptable to the radio's input regulator.
>
> I use one of these:
>
> http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/anyvolt3
>
>
> They're tiny and weigh nothing. I have leads with APP connections 
> attached to it.
>
>
> 73,
>
>
> John
> VK7JB