[Elecraft] 14 volt batteries?

[Chris Parfitt]

I agree, LiFePO4 4S batteries should be charged to around 13.2, with 12.6 volts being nominal. LiPo 4S batteries have a nominal voltage of 14.8, but are fully charged at 16.8—too high for most transceivers. I have seen examples of people using various methods to decrease the voltage under 16.

Although not exactly cheap, the LiFePO4 4S batteries work well with my KX3. I also have some smaller and more portable LiPo 3S batteries, which I use from 12.6 down to around 10.8 volts.

Chris, AC4MP


> On Aug 20, 2017, at 8:21 PM, Tox <scott.small at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Many "12v" batteries are actually 13.2-13.8 when fully charged
> 
> On Sunday, August 20, 2017, Robert Sands <k7voradio at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Why are we stuck with 12 volt batteries of all types when the rigs are
>> optimal at 13.6 or 14 volts? Anyone know of a 14 volt battery mfg? My
>> search yields zero.
>> Bob K7VO
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