[Elecraft] Clock Accuracy

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I'd like to be able to check occasionally - the K3 is quite often off 12v for some time
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 24 Jun 2010, at 19:43, Brian Alsop wrote:

> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>> Regarding the battery, is there a way to check it's voltage or projected life - without taking the cover off and measuring it?
>> 73 de M0XDF
> 
> Reminds me of the same suggestion implemented in a few IBM prototype 
> PC'S for the CMOS battery.   They devised a circuit to go in and test it 
> many times per day.  Unfortunately, the act of repeatedly testing it 
> removed enough energy to greatly shorten battery life.
> 
> They dropped the idea.
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
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