OK, on a further tangent....
Is anyone running a Logikeyer 3 unit? I've heard they are sensitive
to the voltage applied and was planning on running it off my TT
supply, but if the voltage is really that much higher...???
73,
Casey
Casey Bahr, KS7J, FISTS #3648, CC #450, FNW #1
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Del Seay [SMTP:seay@alaska.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 1998 9:07 AM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Re-supply voltage
>
> Jim, KH7M brought up a subject that while not directly related to the
> reflector, should be discussed and clarified for some of the
> guys who run qrp/battery operated gear.
> ?
> The 13.8 volt nominal supply voltage was picked because of
> use with batteries. Most lead/acid and lead/calcium batteries
> require 2.3 volt per cell float voltage, A large variance from that
> voltage drastically reduces the life of the cells.
> ?
> If you are using other types of batteries such as Gell Cell, cadmium,
> etc, you should check the mfg for specs to insure long life of
> your investment.
> ?
> de KL7HF
> ?
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