[Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

[Richard Day]

Here’s an excellent explanation of LiPo batteries that I read last night.
Take a look and become knowledgeable about them.
https://rogershobbycenter.com/lipoguide/

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, Erik Basilier <ebasilier at cox.net> wrote:

> I have the 20Ah Bioenno battery and am very pleased with it. I did have
> some issues with the company, but the way they resolved the issues makes me
> want to recommend them. The first issue was, I wanted a light battery to
> power a 100W radio, and first ordered a 15 Ah model, based on the website
> description that it could supply 30A continuous. When the battery arrived,
> its label indicated a much smaller continuous output capability. Bioenno
> acknowledged that the website was wrong, and arranged for me to trade up to
> the 20 Ah model. They said I could try the 15 Ah battery in actual
> operation before deciding to send it back. I did, and it did no do well at
> 100W rf out. Once I was set up with the 20 Ah model, I left it on the
> special charger for weeks between uses. The charger automatically stops
> charging at full charge, which is indicated by a red/green LED. However,
> one day I noticed the LED was dark. The charger had died. Bioenno quickly
> replaced it at no cost. I asked them if
>  it would be better to unplug the charger from the AC when not needed, and
> they said yes. Bottom line: Their customer service is so good, it reminds
> me of Elecraft.
>
> 73,
> Erik K7TV
>
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