[Elecraft] Battery Low K3

[Don Wilhelm]

Mark,

Then check the power supply voltage (Use the alternate VFB B display) 
and all connectors.
That message has nothing to do with the RTC battery.

There is no internal battery in the K3 other than the tiny RTC battery.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/13/2019 12:01 AM, Mpridesti wrote:
> Don
>
> It is a K3.  Bought it used and carries a low serial number. Never have changed the internal battery (over 8 years in my possession).
>
> Regards,
> Mark, K1RX
>
>
>> On Jan 12, 2019, at 11:41 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
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>> I assume you mean the KX3.  The K3 has no internal battery.
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>> If you have Ni-MH batteries, they need recharging.  If you are using Alkaline batteries, they need to be replaced.  I assume you have set the menu BAT MIN for the type of battery you are using.  See the KX3 manual page 36 of the manual.
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>> Set BAT MIN for the type batteries used.  The default of 10 volts is good for external Lead Acid batteries.  All other types require a different setting.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>> On 1/12/2019 10:40 PM, Mpridesti via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Just saw a message pop up saying Battery Low
>>> Assume this is the internal battery requires replacement?
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