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

[Brian Hunt]

I got 25 or so removal/installs out of the KX2 battery before one of the power leads broke off where it entered the battery pack. I figured it was a manufacturing defect where the wire fatigued without support of the insulation. 

I replaced it with a 12v/5v 6 Ah lithium pack for about half of the cost of the internal pack. It gives me 4-6 hours of use at 10 watts. Not as convenient as the internal pack but it works for how I use my KX2. 

73,
Brian, K0DTJ

"Unless handled with a heavy hand, the bottom of the KX2 will withstand many, many removals and installs."
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