[Elecraft] Keep getting BAT Err message

[Mark]

Re:  "...batteries were quite discharged..."

Bob,

Glad you got things working.

Keep in mind that if any cell was discharged below 1 volt, there is a likely chance that it has been damaged and cannot be recharged successfully.  That is why the KX3 shuts down at 8 volts, to protect the cells (1V per cell X 8 cells = 8V).  That is also why it is important to use Low Self Discharge (LSD) cells.  Non-LSD cells will continue to self-discharge below that 1V level, destroying themselves.

Mark
KE6BB

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