Folks, I've read this thread with concerns about the SLA battery in
the K2. However, the Elecraft web site says the K2 batter is a
Gel-Cell, not Sealed Liquid Acid. Does this make a difference? Were
some K2 batteries SLA and some Gel-cell?
Dana
On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM, David
Gel-Cell is an informal name for a SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) battery. They
are one and the same thing.
73 Dave G3YMC
On 4 Jul 2011 at 2:04, Dana Roode wrote:
Folks, I've read this thread with concerns about the SLA battery in the
K2. However, the Elecraft web site says the K2 batter is a
Elecraft sells a Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Gel Cell battery for the K2.
Unfortunately, many people, even some battery vendors, are careless with the
terminology.
There are at least two types of Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries: those in
which the electrolyte is in a gelatin form (Gel Cell) and
Ron, thanks much for the explanation! Sounds like a pretty safe battery to me.
Dana - K6NR
On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
Elecraft sells a Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Gel Cell battery for the K2.
Unfortunately, many people, even some battery vendors, are
caught equating AGM and
Gel Cell technology, HI!
Ron AC7AC
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Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 3:57 PM
To: r...@cobi.biz
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Flying with K2
Ron,
I think you have the features of the gel cell and AGM batteries reversed.
The AGM
On 7/4/2011 4:52 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
So you are saying that AGM technology has caught up with and
surpassed Gel Cells. That wouldn't be the first time I was caught
not paying attention to technology.
The AGM is easier than the Gel Cell to charge too.
Yes, especially when I charge
I don't have a K2, but I have carried my FT-817 plus a small 35w amp
and mic in my briefcase or carry-on bag with no notice by TSA. I
also carry a laptop with Lithium battery (no problems).
Several years ago I carried a pelican case with home-made radio
equipment and the only thing I was
Have you considered shipping the battery ahead of time if that is an option.
That way it can be waiting for you at your destination when you get there
and avoid the stress of losing it to airport security. That is assuming
it's not lost in shipping.
73, Ed
KE7HGA
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I travel with K2 and installed Li-Ion battery. Never a question. There is an
official document by IATA on dangerous goods (search for DGR) and it states
that built in Li-Ion batteries up to a certain power are allowed. EXternal
are fine to 160Wh and afew limits. Asking is more trouble than help
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Flying with K2
Hi David,
I am flying to Denmark with my FT-817 next week
.
73
de Fred, AE6QL
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Zilmer
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:46 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Flying with K2
Fred is correct about a lot of things below
Take a chance with internal battery fitted to the radio, but don't even think
about carrying a separate battery without some kind of approval.
You may be lucky and get away with it, if you get busted, get ready with a
good story:-)
73 Jack. VK4JRC
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On 29/06/2011, at
Thanks to everyone who offered advice. All agreed on - K2 OK, internal SLA
is not. Paperwork - licence copy (and manual).
73 David G4CWB
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Flying with K2
Hi David,
I am flying to Denmark with my FT-817 next week, and I contacted EasyJet to
figure out what I was going to do
My K2 has the internal lead acid battery option, however to avoid any
possible issues I take the battery out and leave it at home... This also
lessens the weight considerably.
I have travelled to Spain and Portugal from East Midlands and Doncaster
Sheffield (Finningley) airports to Alicante
for
them to screen.
Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:21:57 +0100
From: David Andrews da...@violinman.co.uk
Subject: [Elecraft] Flying with K2
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Advice please - I'm flying
On 6/26/2011 10:36 AM, Sherman Banks wrote:
I haven't tried to carry a K2 on a plane but I have carried other
electronic gear through TSA security. TSA likes any complicated
piece of electronics (like the K2) to be put in a separate bin.
If you pull it out of the case and send it through the
That is why when flying I always take with me the Manual(s) and Invoice(s)
for any commercial gear in my luggage (and my licence of course), which
helps them to understand if questions are asked :-)
73,
Geoff
GM4ESD
On June 26, 2011at 20:00Z, Phil Kane wrote:
But will they understand what
K2ASP said, But will they understand what they see?
'As far back as 1990 I was hassled by airport security
(pre-TSA) over an Icom Hand-held that was in my carry-on bag.
I carry two things which (so far) have always avoided hassles.
1. The equipment manual(s), and
2. My FCC license.
73,
On 6/26/2011 1:37 PM, Blair Bates wrote:
I carry two things which (so far) have always avoided hassles.
1. The equipment manual(s), and
2. My FCC license.
At the time in question, I was an FCC Field Supervisor and
showing my credentials seemed to quiet them down. Remember,
these
Advice please - I'm flying within Europe shortly with a K2. Do I pack it in
suitcase (hold) or carry-on? Any problem with the SLA battery? What about
paperwork? Is it likely to cause concern at the airports?
Thanks
David G4CWB
Hi David,
I am flying to Denmark with my FT-817 next week, and I contacted EasyJet to
figure out what I was going to do.
The SLA battery is a no-no. It took 4 emails and escalating the issue to
find out for sure that these are not allowed on EasyJet no matter what, and
probably the same applies
David,
I approached Qantas Airways to carry a battery on a trip to Lord Howe Island,
off Australia's east coast.
I made formal enquiry and received an approval document (see below) to carry
the battery, with certain requirements, on the airline's part.
Note the reference to IATA A67 DGR, which
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