This is the first time I've read about LiFePo4 batteries; is it correct to say that one needs to pair a 3.2V AA LiFePo4 with a "dummy" AA? Does the timed charger module in a KX3 play nicely with this type of battery?
Nick On 25 August 2013 12:23, Mark Goldberg <marklgoldb...@gmail.com> wrote: > I use LiFePo4 batteries. 4s will go from 14 to 12V from 0 to 90% discharge. > Perfect match for KX3 with full power all the way. No voltage reduction or > noisy DC-DC converter needed. Search the Elecraft lists archives for mine > and other posts with sources. > > Mark > On Aug 24, 2013 8:03 PM, "Gil G." <g...@keskydee.com> wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > I just got a lipo charger and 3S packs for my MTR and K1, but I wonder if > > a 4S pack could be used with my KX3? The voltage is presumably 14.8V, > but I > > assume it would be a little more at full charge..? Is anyone using a 4S > > battery pack with the KX3? > > I guess I could use one or two diodes to drop 0.6 or 1.2V…? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Gil. > > -- > > PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 > -- *N6OL* Saying something doesn't make it true. Belief in something doesn't make it real. And if you have to lie to support a position, that position is not worth supporting. ______________________________________________________________ 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
