[Elecraft] Kx3 turns itself off

[David Haines]

Be sure you haven't set the timer to turn off the KX-3 in order to save 
battery power.

david, KC1DNY

On 9/1/2019 12:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Sean,
>
> It sounds like the voltage being applied to the internal circuits of 
> the KX3 is dropping below 8 volts, which is the voltage at which it 
> will turn itself off.
> Check inside for any loose connections (weak battery holder springs 
> for instance) or power wire terminals that may be partially unplugged.
>
> If you can't locate anything, an email to support may give you some 
> other points to check.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 9/1/2019 11:49 AM, Sean Cunningham wrote:
>> Hi -
>>
>> I having been trying to find QSOs on 20m this weekend on my kx3 and AX-1
>>
>> I have tried both with fully charged NimH AA batteries with power set 
>> to 5W
>> and with an external battery with power set to 15w.
>>
>> On a few occasions, my kx3 has turned itself off. I see a flash of
>> asterisks on the screen, then off it goes. I can turn it right back on
>> again.
>>
>> It did it several times when on AA batteries, and less so when on the
>> external battery.
>>
>> Has anyone seen this before?
>>
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