[Elecraft] Kx3

[Walter Underwood]

On Nov 4, 2013, at 6:35 PM, Gerry leary <gerryleary99 at icloud.com> wrote:

> Hello everybody, I just bought a new KX3. Now I need to know more about the best batteries to use where to get them and some good small power supply recommendations? Thanks W the six I VF Sent from my iPhone this time 


The Eneloop XX is a newer generation 2500mAh battery. It handles fewer recharge cycles (500 instead of 1500), but is still low self-discharge. Those are the ones I use. I strongly recommend low self-discharge for NiMH batteries. There are batteries with greater capacity, but after a week, they have less charge than the Eneloop XX.

There are lots of generations of Eneloop batteries. There is even a 2nd generation Eneloop XX that has 2550mAh capacity. The Wikipedia page is quite helpful.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eneloop

There are a number of linear supplies in the 3-5A range. These are inexpensive and quiet, but weigh a few pounds. Here are a couple.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Ps1303u
http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-PS9KX-Supply-Cigarette-Lighter/dp/B0002BA570/

You might want to join the KX3 list for lots more opinions.

http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/KX3/info

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