[Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

[Jerry Moore]

KXBT2 Charger: Can the charger be connected to a DC power source without an
inverter to charge the KXBT2 Li-Ion battery pack? Considering the intended
POU is pedestrian I can see a great need/use for solar to power the
charger/recharge the battery pack. Depending upon circuit design it should
be doable. 

KXBT2 Charger: Can the charger be used to power the KX2 Radio in the absence
of a battery pack? Might be a good feature to be able to concurrently
recharge the battery while also powering the radio. Remember the advertised
use is pedestrian style. 

 

 

I'm very intrigued by the KX2 and have a specific use in mind..e.g. camping
with no access or availability of power mains. While using an inverter via
solar is an option the losses due to conversion efficiencies become too
great to be worthwhile in my view.

Thanks in advance. 

 

Jerry Moore, AE4PB

K3S owner.