[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..."
>
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> Bob,
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> Glad you got things working.
>
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> 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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