Jim, I can recommend the Power Sonic PS-12350. It is a 35 AH, AGM, sealed, lead-acid battery. I got it because it is about the heaviest that I can carry comfortably. I use it for portable operation with the K3 at 100 watts output. It runs for a good long time when fully charged. At least 5 or 6 hours. I keep it charged with their PSC-124000A-C charger. Battery is on the charger whenever it is not in use. Keeps it topped up, which is recommended for such batteries.
73, Oliver W6ODJ On 27 Jan. 2012, at 19:47 PM, Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> wrote: > I've decided I might get a battery for my K3 for occasional operation > to chase QRM issues. As long as I'm getting it for reception I thought > I might consider one which would prove useful for transmitting as > well. > > My "shack" is in the living area of our house with hardwood floors. I > wouldn't be happy with an acid spill there. So I'm looking for battery > size and type information and what sort of operating time I might > expect with QRP and 100W levels (and anything in between...). > > Also would like some recommendations for practical handling and > charging to avoid "issues." Charging would be from the AC line. No > solar planned. > > I'm pretty sure an AGM deep cycle battery is what I've seen > recommended. What else should I look for? > > All recommendations welcome. > > 73 > > Jim ab3cv > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
