OK, here's my dumb question. If the KX1 says 7-14 volts and you have a configuration that gives you 11 volts, why would you go to 14.8 VDC? Does the rig give more output power at higher voltage? I'd think the solution is to run it on 11 volts.
Or maybe your preference is driven by other factors ... - Keith KD1E - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] 14.8 VDC for KX1? Having recently gotten into electric R/C plane, I'd like to power my KX1 with the lighter LiPo batteries that I have on hand. Each LiPo cell is 4.7 volts, therefore 3 cells = 11.1Vand 4 cells is 14.8V. I'd prefer to use a 4-cell battery for the KX1. The manual calls for 7-14 volts for this rig. I wonder if anyone else may be using LiPos in the field (or any battery with a voltage approaching 15V) and whether or not you have noticed any harmful effects such as unwanted smoke, etc... Thanks and 72, John Harper AE5X Outdoor QRP: http://www.ae5x.com __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
