I am finding the same with my Eneloop NiMH batteries. It seems they are showing diminished performance after three years in my KX3. This could be a good thing as I can replace them with a higher A/hr set of batteries. Until then I will run them into the ground.
72 Howard Kraus, K2UD ---- Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > 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 ? > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
