[Elecraft] KX3/P3 external power source

[Nr4c]

I believe a fully charged 4S LiPo battery will exceed the max input voltage of a KX3!

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...nr4c. bill


> On Jun 7, 2017, at 3:11 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN <ghyoungman at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I think a low voltage cutoff (or at least an alarm) with LiFe is a good idea, especially if you have other devices besides the radio directly connected to the battery, like a KX3, other 12v or USB-powered thingies, etc..  I currently use a Buddipole PowerMini which is a compact battery monitor, low voltage alarm/cutoff, and solar charge controller all in one.  There are other options out there, of course.
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>> On Jun 7, 2017, at 2:40 PM, Bob N3MNT <bob at hogbytes.com> wrote:
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>> I don't think you have to worry about "C-rating" running a KX3.  You are not
>> drawing 20-80A, but  more like 2-3A.  As for low voltage cut off, you can
>> set that in radio or use an external power /voltage meter to monitor it.  
>> 
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> Grant NQ5T
> K3 #2091, KX3 #8342
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