Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Battery Holder Melted

2015-08-01 Thread Cady, Fred
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 6:41 AM > To: 'Elecraft Reflector' > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Battery Holder Melted > > I use the internal charger in my KX3 to keep some NiMH batteries > charged. I take them out occasionally, but not very often as they see > very little u

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Battery Holder Melted

2015-08-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tighe, Check the plastic covering on the batteries carefully, you will likely find one where the battery case metal is exposed. Also check the screws mounting the battery holders - the screwheads should not be able to contact the batteries, but I think you will find that your screws project to

[Elecraft] KX3 Battery Holder Melted

2015-08-01 Thread Tighe Kuykendall
I use the internal charger in my KX3 to keep some NiMH batteries charged. I take them out occasionally, but not very often as they see very little use since I almost always use an external battery. I'm careful not to overcharge by running the charger for short periods and keeping an eye on ba