Robin,
Can I assume those rechargable batteries are NiMH type? While they are
good, they do have a lifetime that is expressed in number of recharge
cycles. Personal experience has shown that the life of such batteries
is in the vicinity of 3 to 4 years.
It is often that the no-load voltage of a battery is OK, but as soon as
you draw any current, it goes "belly up". You can monitor the voltage
of the pack with the KX3 alternate VFO B display. Try to see the
voltage after the KX3 shuts off.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/27/2018 4:40 PM, Robin Kiszka wrote:
Hi,
Some time ago I purchased a KX3.
It is fitted with the battery pack and I have always used rechargeable AA
cells.
I have the following situation...
The radio turns on but after 2 seconds shuts down.
I have checked all cells and they are good 1.18 V.
The radio works fine when standard non-rechargeable cells are used.
The radio also works fine when using a PSU.
I have ensured the menu allows a minimum battery level of 8V, but it makes
no difference. The radio still shuts down.
When I kept the BAND- and AUTO TUNE buttons pressed, I get a blank display
with MC LTU on it ?
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