Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Batt Err

2014-04-03 Thread gt-i
Indeed, 2 Cells were completely dead, but after increasing the supplied voltage to 14V the charging started. Hopefully all cells are still alive! Alan, where did you get that valuable information re 14.5V from? I couldn't find anything in the manual. Thanks for all the suggestions! 73 Gernot DF5

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Batt Err

2014-04-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gernot, See the KXBC3 manual page 4. For the BAT ERR message it reads: "Battery missing or battery voltage out of range due to a fully charged pack or a defective or missing cell. With the KX3 on, tap any switch to clear the message. The charging cycle is terminated (does not restart automatic

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Batt Err

2014-04-02 Thread Phil Wheeler
It will recharge only if you have that option, the external voltage is high enough and you set it to recharge in the menu. Phil - Sent from my iPad > On Apr 2, 2014, at 12:50, g...@gmx.net wrote: > > I get an "bat Err" message if I want to charge my battery pack on the KX3. > The battery (NiMh

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Batt Err

2014-04-02 Thread Nr4c
Not if one or more cells are damaged and/or too low in voltage. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 2, 2014, at 3:50 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote: > > I get an "bat Err" message if I want to charge my battery pack on the KX3. > The battery (NiMh) seems to be very low, as the KX3 doesn't start

[Elecraft] KX3 Batt Err

2014-04-02 Thread gt-i
I get an "bat Err" message if I want to charge my battery pack on the KX3. The battery (NiMh) seems to be very low, as the KX3 doesn't start with them. The LEDs light up shortly then nothing. But if powered externally, I'd expect I get my battery recharged. What can I do? Tnx, Gernot, DF5RF ___