Re: [Elecraft] Battery for KX3

2012-02-06 Thread mffitz
My plan is to use the LiIon battery from my 12 volt DeWalt drill. I haven't decided if I should just shove some spade lugs into the contact slots or I can find a way to sculpt a receptacle for it. My original plan was to put a connector onto their flashlight module but they want $50 for that, doh.

[Elecraft] Battery for KX3

2012-02-05 Thread KU7Y
While I'm waiting on my KX3 to arrive I am trying to figure out just what I should get for a battery. Can't afford to pay a bunch for one either as the kitty is just about empty now! I'm thinking of a SLA, about 7 Ah. The idea of a Li-ion is good but from what I've seen for prices they are way