[Elecraft] KX3 battery problems

[Fred Jensen]

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"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 12/27/2018 1:40 PM, Robin Kiszka wrote:
> 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 non-rechargeable cells are used.
> The radio also works fine when using a PSU.
> I have ensured the menu allows a minimum battery level of 8V, but it makes
> no difference. The radio still shuts down.
> When I kept the BAND- and AUTO TUNE buttons pressed, I get a blank display
> with MC LTU on it ?
>
> What can I do to remedy this problem and ensure that I can use the
> rechargeable cells?
>
> Thanks
> Robin
> OZ6AM
>