Re: KX3 Suggested External Battery

Posted by Igor Sokolov-2 on Apr 26, 2016; 3:54am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX3-Suggested-External-Battery-tp7616683p7616698.html

I use 5500 maH LiFePo4 battery and one 60W foldable solar panel with my KX3
in the field. It gives me 10W around the clock. The battery is under 1 Kg
and can be charged with any charger because BMS and protection is all built
in. The fastest charging time is only 15 minutes with 20A charging current,
I use 2X 20AH LiFePo4 batteries with pair of 60W foldable solar panels if I
operate my K3 at 100W. This is also good for around the clock operation on a
sunny day. These batteries also have BMS built in and do not require
balancing charger.

73, Igor UA9CDC
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From: "TFJM via Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 4:57 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Suggested External Battery

> I'm sure this question has been asked many times. I recently bought a KX3
> so
> I'm new at QRP and I'm about to head to a camp ground in a few weeks and
> go
> portable. Besides using internal batteries, what longer lasting external
> batteries are recommended? I hear of Lipo batteries and a slew of others.
> I'm just trying to navigate though the maze of options.
>
> Any and all feedback would be welcome.
>
> 73,
>
> Tom / W1PDI
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