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

[Tim N9PUZ]

I find that I rarely use the internal KX2 battery unless I know I only have
a short time to operate. For longer outings I use a larger external pack or
I bring along my spare internal size packs but just plug them into the
external connector. Even at 12W the KX-2 sips power. Great piece of kit.

Tim N9PUZ

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 1:47 PM Brian Hunt <huntinhmb at coastside.net> wrote:

> 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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