Windcamp X3 Li-ion Battery Box usage?

[Henry Pollock - K4TMC]

I keep seeing these on eBay.  They look neat with packaging that matches,
and attaches to, the KX3.  Looks like a good way to have an external
battery pack versus keeping batteries inside the KX3.  Wonder if anyone has
tried one of these?

Windcamp says to only use the 18650 batteries with a flat anode.  The only
ones that seem to meet that specification are the 3400mah NCR18650B variety
made for Panasonic.  There are other 18650 batteries available with higher
capacity (5000+mah), but they have the smaller rounded anode like normal AA
batteries.  Any thoughts on this?

73,

Henry - K4TMC

K3+/100, K2/100, KX3
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>
> I keep seeing these on eBay.  They look neat with packaging that matches,
> and attaches to, the KX3.  Looks like a good way to have an external
> battery pack versus keeping batteries inside the KX3.  Wonder if anyone has
> tried one of these?
>

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[ktalbott]

I have one and enjoy it. I does make the KX3 with rollover handles,
heatsink, and cover 1/3 taller and heavy - about 3 lbs. 12 oz. The battery
box has a second coaxial jack to power accessories.  It has a balancing
charger connection for use with a RC airplane/car/boat charger. I have an
AC/DC input charger which is very convenient at home or in the field. It
comes with a ubiquitous 12.6 volt 110 VAC charger which does the job but
does not balance the cells.  It is made for flat-top cells. I think button
cells would be too long. The battery lasts FOREVER.  In fact it might be
overkill. I'll let you do the math, but for me it is more than enough for a
typical 48 hour CW contest (including naps). Your mileage will vary
depending upon the quality of the cells you select.

At first blush it seems expensive. As an accessory for your $1500 radio it
is a bargain. It is well made and creates a well-integrated package.

GL de ken ke4rg

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Subject: [Elecraft] Windcamp X3 Li-ion Battery Box usage?

I keep seeing these on eBay.  They look neat with packaging that matches,
and attaches to, the KX3.  Looks like a good way to have an external battery
pack versus keeping batteries inside the KX3.  Wonder if anyone has tried
one of these?

Windcamp says to only use the 18650 batteries with a flat anode.  The only
ones that seem to meet that specification are the 3400mah NCR18650B variety
made for Panasonic.  There are other 18650 batteries available with higher
capacity (5000+mah), but they have the smaller rounded anode like normal AA
batteries.  Any thoughts on this?

73,

Henry - K4TMC

K3+/100, K2/100, KX3
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[Eric Garner]

Looking on ebay, there are no less that 9 sellers that have this item. Most
of the closeup shots on all the auctions have a visible URL on the side of
the battery pack for  http://windcamp-gear.com which does not have a
battery box anywhere on the website, so who knows who is actually making or
selling these.

-Eric

On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 11:41 AM <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have one and enjoy it. I does make the KX3 with rollover handles,
> heatsink, and cover 1/3 taller and heavy - about 3 lbs. 12 oz. The battery
> box has a second coaxial jack to power accessories.  It has a balancing
> charger connection for use with a RC airplane/car/boat charger. I have an
> AC/DC input charger which is very convenient at home or in the field. It
> comes with a ubiquitous 12.6 volt 110 VAC charger which does the job but
> does not balance the cells.  It is made for flat-top cells. I think button
> cells would be too long. The battery lasts FOREVER.  In fact it might be
> overkill. I'll let you do the math, but for me it is more than enough for a
> typical 48 hour CW contest (including naps). Your mileage will vary
> depending upon the quality of the cells you select.
>
> At first blush it seems expensive. As an accessory for your $1500 radio it
> is a bargain. It is well made and creates a well-integrated package.
>
> GL de ken ke4rg
>
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> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
> On
> Behalf Of Henry Pollock - K4TMC
> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Windcamp X3 Li-ion Battery Box usage?
>
> I keep seeing these on eBay.  They look neat with packaging that matches,
> and attaches to, the KX3.  Looks like a good way to have an external
> battery
> pack versus keeping batteries inside the KX3.  Wonder if anyone has tried
> one of these?
>
> Windcamp says to only use the 18650 batteries with a flat anode.  The only
> ones that seem to meet that specification are the 3400mah NCR18650B variety
> made for Panasonic.  There are other 18650 batteries available with higher
> capacity (5000+mah), but they have the smaller rounded anode like normal AA
> batteries.  Any thoughts on this?
>
> 73,
>
> Henry - K4TMC
>
> K3+/100, K2/100, KX3
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