Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 153, Issue 41

2017-01-30 Thread Mark Petiford via Elecraft
Re:  << The "real time" (sort of) clock is powered from the batteries if the rig is in the OFF state, and not connected to external power.  I too have had the internal cells drain as a result.  >> What brand of cells are you using and how long does it take them to deplete?  If the cells are

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 153, Issue 41

2017-01-30 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
The "real time" (sort of) clock is powered from the batteries if the rig is in the OFF state, and not connected to external power. I too have had the internal cells drain as a result. I now keep the rig connected to the shack DC supply, even when it is not in use, just to prevent the demise of