[Elecraft] frequently low batt

2005-01-16 Thread Norbert Roedel
Since I installed the latest software on KSB2 I realize frequently low batt message at the diplay of my K2. Anyone got the same problem or have an idea? Ser.Nr. 1020, Greetings out of the snowy cold northern Bavaria. 73 de DG9NCL ___

Re: [Elecraft] frequently low batt

2005-01-16 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
I expect there is really nothing wrong. It is most likely that you bumped the 'display voltage' slide switch on the top of the Control Board during the firmware install. Check and move it back to the INT position. I believe it will 'cure' the problem. Newer K2s (3000+) have a jumper instead

Re: [Elecraft] frequently low batt

2005-01-16 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Norbert Roedel wrote: Since I installed the latest software on KSB2 I realize frequently low batt message at the diplay of my K2. Anyone got the same problem or have an idea? Ser.Nr. 1020, Did you accidentally bump the slide switch S1 near the top of the control board when you had the

[Elecraft] frequently low batt message

2005-01-16 Thread norbert roedel
Thanks guys! (not only) Jim wrote Make sure that the Voltmeter switch (S-1) located on the top left side of the Control Board is in the INT(12V) position. It is very easy to bump it into the EXT position while installing the KSB2. 73 Jim Younce K4ZM K2 SN: 18 What a crazy

Re: [Elecraft] frequently low batt

2005-01-16 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Tom, The 'problem' has already been fixed - the later K2s use a jumper instead of the switch. For those having older K2s, simply removing the switch and adding a jumper will disable the switch function. I don't think many folks use the external voltmeter function of the K2 - but I have not

Re: [Elecraft] frequently low batt

2005-01-16 Thread Tom Mc
] To: Norbert Roedel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] frequently low batt Norbert Roedel wrote: Since I installed the latest software on KSB2 I realize frequently low batt message at the diplay of my