[Elecraft] Bat Err in KX3

[rich hurd WC3T]

I had Eneloops do this to me too.   :(

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 20:55 Mark Petiford via Elecraft <
elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>  Re:  "Could the batteries have died from having been ignored for so long?"
>
> Although I have never experienced this with quality Low Self Discharge
> (LSD) NiMH cells, it may have happened.  I have experienced this with
> non-LSD NiMH cells, and they just aren't worth the time and effort to use.
>
> I suggest you remove the cells and check the voltage across each one
> individually using a voltmeter.  Any cell that has dropped below 1 volt has
> most likely been damaged and should not be reused.  If any of the cells are
> below 1 volt, it may be best to replace all 8 cells and save yourself later
> frustration.
>
> Using old cells intermixed with new cells isn't really good practice since
> their capacities will differ. That results in reverse charging of the old
> cells as the set of cells is depleted, causing quick failure of the
> remaining old cells.  It just isn't worth messing with.
>
> Just as a data point, I just now powered my KX3 up after it had been
> tucked away in my backpack for over a year since they were last recharged.
> The voltage as indicated by the KX3 display was 9.9 volts, which is about
> 1.2 volts per cell, the nominal voltage for NiMH cells.  They are Eneloop
> 2000 cells and are over 5 years old.  I suspect that their capacity has
> decreased and their voltage will drop quickly when I transmit.   Probably
> time for me to get a fresh set of Eneloops.
>
> Mark
> KE6BB
>
>  On Saturday, March 31, 2018, 4:38:36 PM PDT, Dauer, Edward <
> edauer at law.du.edu> wrote:
>
>  My KX3 has been sitting idle for many months...
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