[KX3] [KXBC3] Fresh Charge Depleted

classic Classic list List threaded Threaded
2 messages Options
Reply | Threaded
Open this post in threaded view
|

[KX3] [KXBC3] Fresh Charge Depleted

Gary Marklund
I just installed the KXBC3 in my KX3 SN 460. The batteries are Sanyo
Eneloop XX 2400 mAH rechargeable NiMH batteries. I had charged them one
time before installing on a NiMH specific charger. There was maybe a few
hours of use on them. They were run down to the point where the rig shut
down. As soon as I installed them in the KXBC3, I did a 4 hour charge to
top them off. They indicated a full charge when I was done. I turned on the
KX3 and the battery indicator showed a full charge but began an immediate
slow discharge. Within a few minutes they hit the 8.5 V limit and the rig
shut down. I've read and re-read the manual but do not see anything that
I've done wrong. I've been running the KX3 on SLA batteries with no issues.

Suggestions, Please!

73,

Gary KJ7RT
Sun City, AZ
Fists #14460  NAQCC #3709
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Reply | Threaded
Open this post in threaded view
|

Re: [KX3] [KXBC3] Fresh Charge Depleted

Gary Marklund
Thanks to all that replied, both to the list and privately. It looks as
though I misunderstood how long a charge was required. I have set it back
up to charge for 16 hours. Hopefully that will solve the problem. The
batteries worked fine from their initial charge so I think all will be well.

73,

Gary KJ7RT
Sun City, AZ
Fists #14460  NAQCC #3709



On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 2:06 PM, Gary Marklund <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I just installed the KXBC3 in my KX3 SN 460. The batteries are Sanyo
> Eneloop XX 2400 mAH rechargeable NiMH batteries. I had charged them one
> time before installing on a NiMH specific charger. There was maybe a few
> hours of use on them. They were run down to the point where the rig shut
> down. As soon as I installed them in the KXBC3, I did a 4 hour charge to
> top them off. They indicated a full charge when I was done. I turned on the
> KX3 and the battery indicator showed a full charge but began an immediate
> slow discharge. Within a few minutes they hit the 8.5 V limit and the rig
> shut down. I've read and re-read the manual but do not see anything that
> I've done wrong. I've been running the KX3 on SLA batteries with no issues.
>
> Suggestions, Please!
>
> 73,
>
> Gary KJ7RT
> Sun City, AZ
> Fists #14460  NAQCC #3709
>
>
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html