[Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

[Grant Youngman]

First, it designed to use NiMH batteries, not NiCads.  Second, batteries are not included.

I’d suggest Panasonic Eneloop Pros, but others have different preferences.  Whatever.  

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342

> On May 31, 2018, at 4:34 PM, Gerry Hull <gerry at w1ve.com> wrote:
> 
> Here I am at work, my KX3 arrived, and I opened the box.
> I had ordered the assembled radio with the NiCad/RTC option.
> 
> I presume I can wait till I get home.. But,
> Quick question: The radio does not turn on.  Does it come with the battery
> fully discharged, disconnected or what?  I would have thought there would
> be some note about that.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Gerry Hull, W1VE  Hancock, NH USA
> Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops
> gerry at w1ve.com
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