Thanks buddy and I'll have to see how that is wired. As far as the batteries all of them would have to be charged externally. So, the best part is having choices and that my friend is what I love. I'm going to find a case to put this radio in so I could in fact toss it into a pack without worry of the controls getting smashed and I might just take it on the road. :)

73
Scott/N3BYY
On Jan 11, 2012, at 7:39 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> The Eneloop batteries should work, albeit at a lower power level. And, =
> you'll have to charge them externally, that is, outside the radio.
> 
> The power connector is your standard 2.1mm inner diameter/5.5mm outer =
> diameter (I think) size coaxial plug. It's a standard part, same as lots =
> of other QRP accessories.=20
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
> 
> 
> 
> On Jan 11, 2012, at 7:17 PM, Scott Howell wrote:
> 
>> Hey Buddy,
>> =20
>> You bet and thanks. I'm wondering if those enloop batteries would be =3D=
> 
>> acceptable. I know the Elecraft manual talked about the Lithium  =3D
>> batteries and that is an option, but these enloopes seem to be quite =3D=
> 
>> good. Well anything rechargeable is good accept for nicad. Btw, have =
> you =3D
>> any idea what the DC plug is for the KX1? I have not found that in the =
> =3D
>> manual yet, but I'm thinking I'd like to have a DC cable for hooking =
> up =3D
>> here in the shack or other power sources.
>> =20
>> 73
>> Scott/N3BYY