[Elecraft] K3S QST Article

[Jim Brown]

Bill,

Another good solution is LiFePO4 batteries, which have a relatively 
flatter discharge curve than Lead-Acid, and that discharge curve is much 
closer to 13V  for LiFePO4 than 11.5V for Lead Acid.  Yes, they're more 
expensive to buy, but they last a lot longer.

73, Jim K9YC

On Sat,10/15/2016 8:32 AM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> It seems to me that this solution would tie the K3S++ to mains power. 
> Being tied to mains power would impact my club's use of K3s with 
> batteries on events like the California QSO party. (Our location does 
> not permit generators.) I don't know how much such a restriction would 
> shrink the K3S market.