[Elecraft] KX3 and Solar Panel

[Stephen Roberts]

Check this out.

I got one and it works great.

http://acmeqrp.com


73
Steve
W1SFR



On May 27, 2013, at 6:50 PM, Lee Stephens wrote:

> 
> 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
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