[Elecraft] Can I overcharge the batteries in my KX3

Jerry W1ie at jetbroadband.com
Thu May 4 18:38:09 EDT 2017


Hello,

 

I am about to take a month long trip to California and then back to Virginia
starting this Sunday. I am taking my KX3 along with some accessories so I
would like to know - is it possible to overcharge the NiCads or Enloops. I
have a system set up on my motorcycle that will provide 13.8vdc at 3 amps
clamped.  for charging some 12 v sealed lead batteries and I am wondering if
I use this output voltage and set the timer to 8 hours on the KX3 charging
system, can I overcharge the batteries and ruin them or worse the internals
of the KX3?

 

Thank you.

 

Best regards,

 

Jerry, W1IE



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