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K2 KBT2 option question

Mark Petrovic
I'm installing the KBT2 internal battery option on my K2 s/n 7809.

In what position should the K2 rear panel "Int. Battery" switch be for the
Connecting and Testing of the KBT2, On or Off?  I'm assuming, On, but
wanted to double check.

Thanks.

Mark
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Re: K2 KBT2 option question

Don Wilhelm
Mark,

The switch disconnects the K2 power input from the battery, so you must
have the switch in the ON position for the battery to be in circuit for
testing/operation (also for charging the battery).  If you are using the
power supply for charging the internal battery, increase the power
supply to at least 14.1 volts (14.3 volts is better).

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/1/2018 12:05 AM, Mark Petrovic wrote:
> I'm installing the KBT2 internal battery option on my K2 s/n 7809.
>
> In what position should the K2 rear panel "Int. Battery" switch be for the
> Connecting and Testing of the KBT2, On or Off?  I'm assuming, On, but
> wanted to double check.
>
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Re: K2 KBT2 option question

Mark Petrovic
Thanks, Don.

I know the question was almost impossibly naive.  I backtracked through the
instructions, and found no mention of which position the switch should be
in.  This omission, and the fact that S1 mentioned in the manual has now
become the 12V jumper, were the only two steps that gave me pause as I
worked through the installation.  Many thanks.

Mark
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On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 5:59 PM Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Mark,
>
> The switch disconnects the K2 power input from the battery, so you must
> have the switch in the ON position for the battery to be in circuit for
> testing/operation (also for charging the battery).  If you are using the
> power supply for charging the internal battery, increase the power
> supply to at least 14.1 volts (14.3 volts is better).
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 8/1/2018 12:05 AM, Mark Petrovic wrote:
> > I'm installing the KBT2 internal battery option on my K2 s/n 7809.
> >
> > In what position should the K2 rear panel "Int. Battery" switch be for
> the
> > Connecting and Testing of the KBT2, On or Off?  I'm assuming, On, but
> > wanted to double check.
> >
>


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