[Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

[Wayne Burdick]

There may be DC chargers that are compatible with the KX2's battery pack. We're looking at a few. Until then I highly recommend using our inexpensive fast charger, which is designed specifically for this application, with all required monitoring and control circuitry to ensure safe operation.

It is not possible to charge the KX2's batteries internally. See cautions in the documentation included with the battery and charger.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On May 19, 2016, at 8:54 AM, "Jerry Moore" <jermo at carolinaheli.com> wrote:

> 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. 
> 
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