Hi Don,

Actually, I think it does have the capability to determine which supply is in 
use, since it explicitly chooses the higher voltage for operation.  So in the 
software it would be possible to not accrue Amp Hours when not using the 
internal battery.  :-)

  Thanks and 73,
  Erik Tkal  -  W1QED

> On Dec 12, 2016, at 7:12 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Erik,
> 
> While that may be a good idea, I do not think the KX2 has any means of 
> determining whether it is being powered by the internal battery or an 
> external source.
> 
> Perhaps you should confine the use of the Amp Hours measurement to times when 
> you are running on a battery supply - whether that supply is internal or 
> external.
> For use when running off a shack power supply, the measurement is not 
> meaningful.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/12/2016 6:44 PM, E T wrote:
>> Just got a KX2 last week and I’m loving it!  I have a KX3 which I’m using as 
>> my base station (also have a FTdx3000 which is in storage for a while for an 
>> upcoming house move transition), but the KX2 will be my new mobile device.
>> 
>> It appears that the KX2 Amp Hours measurement applies to the radio as a 
>> whole, independent of internal vs external power supply.  It would be 
>> *really* nice if this could be configured to only increment when using the 
>> internal battery, as that is the best indicator as to whether it needs 
>> charging or not.  Yes, the voltage is applicable, but the overall usage over 
>> time is certainly a better indicator.
>> 

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