[Elecraft] Why are the batteries internal to the KX3?

[Craig Temple]

Chuck,

I ordered my KX3 without the battery charger with the specific intention of never putting batteries into the radio.  I have seen too many products destroyed over the years by defective batteries.  In addition, splitting the halves which are connected by a ribbon cable seems too much wear and tear for my dollars.

My only option for HF is portable on local hilltops.

I bought two Bioenno Power BLF-12045W - a bit costly - well worth it to me.  They arrive with anderson powerpoles on the output.  These batteries stay above 12v for more than 3hrs with an 80/20 listen/transmit operation - this keeps my KX3 at the higher output wattage.  I recommend Bioenno's charger for their batteries.

Hope this is helpful.

Craig - KM4ASH
Birmingham, Alabama



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 I don't like to disassemble the KX3 to
 take out the batteries when not using or to do battery
 maintenance.
 I would rather have a slim case with
 the same rectangular outline as the KX3 that attaches to the
 rear panel and just plugs into the KX3 thru the external DC
 input.
 Has anyone done that as an accessory
 product?
 
 Chuck Hawley
  c-hawley at illinois.edu
 
  Amateur Radio, KE9UW
  aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles