[Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Ignacy Misztal]

It will not charge now. It would be GREATLY convenient if it could.
In simplest case, allow charging from DC input if input voltage is <=12.6V
and charge current is < 2A.
Not sure what is the reason not to allow it. Perhaps concerns about
counterfeit batteries without a chip, and possibility of fire.

I have external batteries but the beauty of KX2 is that the battery is
inside.

Ignacy, NO9E

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 2:09 PM Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> The KX2 battery will NOT charge from the external power jack - the
> lithium battery must be removed for charging.  Unless handled with a
> heavy hand, the bottom of the KX2 will withstand many, many removals and
> installs.
> If you are concerned about removing the bottom of the KX2, you can
> always use the Lithium battery externally, just plug it into the power
> jack - no internal battery required.
>
> The KX3 internal batteries can be charged from the power jack if you
> have the KXBC3 option installed.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/9/2019 1:58 PM, Ignacy Misztal wrote:
> > Thank you for the suggestion. Here is something similar:
> >
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3L4YF3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> >
> > Wonder whether they are RF quiet?
> >
> > My thinking with KX2 that I take it with me,without anything external,
> use
> > portable, and then at home charge via USB overnight without pulling the
> > internal battery.  Just like the cell phone.
> >
> > Ignacy, NO9E
> >
>