[Elecraft] Keep getting BAT Err message

Bob G3PJT bob at g3pjt.com
Fri Jun 1 12:33:26 EDT 2018


Just retested all the batteries individually to check they are still OK 
after charging and they seem fine.

Thanks for all the help

73 Bob G3PJT


On 01/06/2018 16:55, Mark wrote:
> 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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