The big secret is to buy "pre-charged" NiMH batteries.
Normal NiMH batteries will self-discharge in a fairly short period.
Low-self-discharge batteries will hold a charge for a long time, and can
be sold as "pre-charged" so the consumer can buy the rechargeable
batteries they want and not
Hi,
Just a follow-up.
Put in a new set of NiMh cells and all seems OK. Use of NiMh seems to be a
discussion issue, but over here in Denmark we have a limited range at
reasonable prices. We don't have all the brands and types as in USA.
At least it is working. Thanks to all for their input.
Good to know about Eneloops -- they're what I've got in my own KX3. I'll
keep track of how long I have 'em in the radio and replace 'em around 3
years.
But I use a Talentcell LiPo pack that gives 5, 9, and 12v. It's
lightweight, comes with a charger, and was intended to charge items that
take
I am finding the same with my Eneloop NiMH batteries. It seems they are
showing diminished performance after three years in my KX3. This could be a
good thing as I can replace them with a higher A/hr set of batteries. Until
then I will run them into the ground.
72
Howard Kraus, K2UD
If they are NiMH cells, did you set the minimum voltage in the menu to
8.5v? That might be what's shutting it off.
Still might be a good idea to buy new cells.
Gwen NG3P
On Thu, Dec 27, 2018, 6:54 PM Don Wilhelm Robin,
>
> Can I assume those rechargable batteries are NiMH type? While they
Robin,
Can I assume those rechargable batteries are NiMH type? While they are
good, they do have a lifetime that is expressed in number of recharge
cycles. Personal experience has shown that the life of such batteries
is in the vicinity of 3 to 4 years.
It is often that the no-load
necessary.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
https://wrj-tech.com/
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Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 3:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 battery problems
Hi,
Some time ago I purchased a KX3
Monitor the battery voltage when turning the radio on. I suspect your
rechargeable cells have reached "the end of Old" and the voltage is
falling below the shut-down voltage as soon as the load is applied.
Measuring the no-load voltage won't always identify bad cells.
73,
Fred ["Skip"]
1.18 V is pretty low. You may have a bad cell and as soon as it sees a load
it drops. Try removing all cells and charging on a good external charger.
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Hi,
Some time ago I purchased a KX3.
It is fitted with the battery pack and I have always used rechargeable AA
cells.
I have the following situation...
The radio turns on but after 2 seconds shuts down.
I have checked all cells and they are good 1.18 V.
The radio works fine when standard
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