[Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2

[Fred Jensen]

On 9/11/2015 10:39 AM, Robert G Strickland wrote:
> Steve...
> Thanks for the info and for your effort in getting this item up and
> running. Question: installing this battery in the K2 requires the
> Elecraft battery mounting hardware, yes? Charging the new battery uses
> the SLA battery charging circuit, yes? Thanks in advance.

Don't know about your first question, but LiFePO4's require a cell 
balancing charger.  Charging a 4S1P LiFePO4 on the same two wires you 
discharge it with will generally really reduce the battery life.


73,

Fred K6DGW
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