Oh rats...an RTC battery warning would have been a plus.

Chuck KE9UW
c-haw...@illinois.edu

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> On Jan 13, 2019, at 6:55 AM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> 
> Then check the power supply voltage (Use the alternate VFB B display) and all 
> connectors.
> That message has nothing to do with the RTC battery.
> 
> There is no internal battery in the K3 other than the tiny RTC battery.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 1/13/2019 12:01 AM, Mpridesti wrote:
>> Don
>> 
>> It is a K3.  Bought it used and carries a low serial number. Never have 
>> changed the internal battery (over 8 years in my possession).
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Mark, K1RX
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jan 12, 2019, at 11:41 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I assume you mean the KX3.  The K3 has no internal battery.
>>> 
>>> If you have Ni-MH batteries, they need recharging.  If you are using 
>>> Alkaline batteries, they need to be replaced.  I assume you have set the 
>>> menu BAT MIN for the type of battery you are using.  See the KX3 manual 
>>> page 36 of the manual.
>>> 
>>> Set BAT MIN for the type batteries used.  The default of 10 volts is good 
>>> for external Lead Acid batteries.  All other types require a different 
>>> setting.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
>>> 
>>>> On 1/12/2019 10:40 PM, Mpridesti via Elecraft wrote:
>>>> Just saw a message pop up saying Battery Low
>>>> Assume this is the internal battery requires replacement?
>> 
> 
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