Monthly Archives: September 2011

Shipping restrictions on LiFePO4 battery caught my eye

I recently purchased another K2 Energy K2B12V10EB battery (4 cells in series, 10AH, 123 Watt-hour LiFePO4 chemistry – in a package similar to a 7AH SLA battery but about 1/3 the weight). I noted with interest that the package had … Continue reading

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I can’t wait any longer…

While I am anxiously awaiting Elecraft’s release of their KX3 QRP rig, my fingers are itching to try something new.  It’s been awhile since I’ve built a radio from a kit (the last time was a HW-16 years ago) — … Continue reading

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