[Elecraft] Bat Err in KX3

[rich hurd WC3T]

I had NiMH batteries expire on me from disuse.  From my POV it's possible.

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 19:36 Dauer, Edward <edauer at law.du.edu> wrote:

> My KX3 has been sitting idle for many months.  Turned it on today and
> tried to charge the battery, which I am guessing is depleted to zero, but I
> keep getting "Bat Err."  Yes, there is a rechargeable battery installed -
> it has worked just fine for years.  And yes, I did RTFM, about accessing
> the menu and the steps for readying the rig for charging (page 23, as I
> recall).  But that doesn't do it.  No matter what charge time I select, I
> get the same error message when I exit the menu.  "Bat Err."  Any ideas?
> Could the batteries have died from having been ignored for so long?
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
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