[Elecraft] K2 Battery Alternative?

[Eric J]

I ran my K2/10 and K1 from my RC batteries for years. Mine were only 2000mAH. When they started sagging for RC, I used them for the radios where peak current draw was dramatically lower. I ran the rigs at 5 watts as Don mentioned. The signal was clean and at that power level they would barely tax the batteries over an entire weekend in the field.

Eric

KE6US

On 2/27/2017 2:09 AM, F5vjc wrote:

I have some 3 cell LiPo batteries normally used for RC aero models and I'd
like to try these externally with my K2. The batteries are 3.7V per cell
500mAH which will give 11.21 V fully charged.
I do of course have a suitable charger for LiPo batteries.

How will the K2 perform at this reduced voltage? Opinions please.

73, Denis F5VJC
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