[Elecraft] Windcamp X3 Li-ion Battery Box usage?

[Eric Garner]

Looking on ebay, there are no less that 9 sellers that have this item. Most
of the closeup shots on all the auctions have a visible URL on the side of
the battery pack for  http://windcamp-gear.com which does not have a
battery box anywhere on the website, so who knows who is actually making or
selling these.

-Eric

On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 11:41 AM <ktalbott at gamewood.net> wrote:

> I have one and enjoy it. I does make the KX3 with rollover handles,
> heatsink, and cover 1/3 taller and heavy - about 3 lbs. 12 oz. The battery
> box has a second coaxial jack to power accessories.  It has a balancing
> charger connection for use with a RC airplane/car/boat charger. I have an
> AC/DC input charger which is very convenient at home or in the field. It
> comes with a ubiquitous 12.6 volt 110 VAC charger which does the job but
> does not balance the cells.  It is made for flat-top cells. I think button
> cells would be too long. The battery lasts FOREVER.  In fact it might be
> overkill. I'll let you do the math, but for me it is more than enough for a
> typical 48 hour CW contest (including naps). Your mileage will vary
> depending upon the quality of the cells you select.
>
> At first blush it seems expensive. As an accessory for your $1500 radio it
> is a bargain. It is well made and creates a well-integrated package.
>
> GL de ken ke4rg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net>
> On
> Behalf Of Henry Pollock - K4TMC
> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Windcamp X3 Li-ion Battery Box usage?
>
> I keep seeing these on eBay.  They look neat with packaging that matches,
> and attaches to, the KX3.  Looks like a good way to have an external
> battery
> pack versus keeping batteries inside the KX3.  Wonder if anyone has tried
> one of these?
>
> Windcamp says to only use the 18650 batteries with a flat anode.  The only
> ones that seem to meet that specification are the 3400mah NCR18650B variety
> made for Panasonic.  There are other 18650 batteries available with higher
> capacity (5000+mah), but they have the smaller rounded anode like normal AA
> batteries.  Any thoughts on this?
>
> 73,
>
> Henry - K4TMC
>
> K3+/100, K2/100, KX3
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--Eric
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Eric Garner