Check the terminal voltage when the batteries start charging. If it's below 13.8V when loaded and charging is enabled, you would get the LO SPPLY message.
The KXBC3 charges at a VERY low rate (around 200 mA), so it's not likely that the charging itself is loading the PS down. Matt Zilmer, W6NIA Semper Gumby -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of BFritz Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 10:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Power issue Hello folks, Just got my new KX3 and couldn't be more excited but I'm having a problem I hope the group can help me solve. My KX3 is factory built with the KXBC3. I installed new Powerex 2700mAh NiMH batteries and went to charge them. I had the KX3 connected to an Astron SS-30 and got a "LO SPPLY" message. I thought maybe due to the set screw type connector the Astron has, it wasn't getting a good connection. I was wanting a new power supply anyway so I went to Radio Shack and bought a new 13.8VDC 3amp. I just hooked up the KX3 and still get the same message. The NiHM batteries are now low enough that the rig won't stay on. Am I missing something? I posted this to the Yahoo group as well. Thank you Bob -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-issue-tp7573237.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
