[Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

Make sure the NiMH cells are "precharged" types.  They're 
low-self-discharge.

Standard NiMH will run down by themselves rather quickly.

73 -- Lynn

On 5/31/2018 3:10 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> I will also vouch for the PAE KX33 power supply, it is ideal for the 
> KX2, KX3 or the K2/10.
> 
> If you are running a KX3 with a PX3, Pro Audio Engineering has a "Y" 
> cable that powers both from the same supply.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 5/31/2018 4:43 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> You can also power the KX3 from an external 9-15 V battery pack (e.g. 
>> our KXBT2 & its fast charger) or a power supply. One popular supply:
>>
>>     https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-low-rfi-ac-power-supply/
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
>>
>>> On May 31, 2018, at 1:38 PM, Michael Blake <k9jri at mac.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Gerry, the option does not come with cells.  You will have to install 
>>> 8 NiMh cells into the pack.  I use the highly recommended Sanyo 
>>> Eneloops in mine.
>>>
>>> Michael Blake
>>> k9jri at mac.com <mailto:k9jri at icloud.com>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On May 31, 2018, at 4:34 PM, Gerry Hull <gerry at w1ve.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Here I am at work, my KX3 arrived, and I opened the box.
>>>> I had ordered the assembled radio with the NiCad/RTC option.
>>>>
>>>> I presume I can wait till I get home.. But,
>>>> Quick question: The radio does not turn on.  Does it come with the 
>>>> battery
>>>> fully discharged, disconnected or what?  I would have thought there 
>>>> would
>>>> be some note about that.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>> Gerry Hull, W1VE  Hancock, NH USA
>>>> Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops
>>>> gerry at w1ve.com
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