Jerry
In reply to your question, I operate the K2 with internal battery and
a charger connected all the time. Hearing concern about improper
charging from many on the reflector, I searched out a power supply for
this application.
I operate the K2 with the battery on and on transmit power is taken
from the battery. In receive or with K2 off, the battery charges. It
works for me.
Bob Lewis AA4PB wrote an article in 2001-5 QST about his K2 and
battery along with his journey in understanding how to charge these
SLA batteries. It is educational reading about charging mistakes. The
power supply in the article can be built from a premade circuit board
and your parts purchase from suppliers. Not a difficult build!
Mine has been in use for 7 months and it is a joy to use.
73
Art VE9BP
Arthur Gunn
74 Mill Bank Road
Nasonworth NB E3C 2C6
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