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> While making some baseline measurements on my KX1 in preparation for the
> install of the KXB-3080, I discovered a mysterious 5 ma draw with the rig
> turned off but connected to an external 12v battery pack.
>
> It turns out that the K6XX visible tuning indicator I have installed draws
> 5 ma continually regardless of the position of the power switch.
>
> I did the installation according to the instructions from Tom N0SS's
> website. The indicator works great, and is a wonderful addition to the KX1,
> since you cannot easily zero beat the a received signal (the sidetone menu
> setting mutes the received audio, you need to have a good "audio" memory).
>
> I just wonder if this constant 5 ma draw might pose a problem if you leave
> batteries in the internal battery holder unused for a long period of time --
> potential leakage perhaps. It's not likely to be an issue one just installs
> batteries for a weekend's use, then takes them out. But before I had the
> tuning indicator, I left my first set of lithium AAs in for about 6 months.
>
> After I'm done with the KXB-3080, I may look around for another point to
> pick up V+ that is switched by the power switch.
>
> 73,
> Mike N2HTT
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