Ted,
On the battery replacement, it is easy, bu consider whether you really
use the real time clock on the K3 - keeping the clock going during power
down is its only use. If you do not use the internal clock, then do not
bother.
When you have the K3 open, it is an opportune time to replace it, but
those batteries last a long time in an application when it is only
keeping the clock chip active (as is the case in the K3).
Compare it to the battery in a computer which does the same function.
How many times have you had to change the battery in your computer?
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/13/2017 5:11 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
I just ordered the KIO3B and a KBPF3 mod kit for the K3. The process of
installing the KBPF3 mod provides access to the small battery under the plastic
protective cover. The K3 is about five years old. Would it be worth replacing
that battery while I am in there, or do they last essentially forever? The mod
will also require removing the Sub Rx. As I remember, that was the most
frustrating part of the original build. I would appreciate any tips on how to
remove and – especially – replace the Sub Rx with a minimum of cussing. Would
removing the right side panel help, or would that just complicate things?
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