frequently low batt

[Norbert Roedel]

Since I installed the latest software on KSB2 I realize frequently " low
batt" message at the diplay of my K2.

Anyone got the same problem or have an idea?

Ser.Nr. 1020,

 

Greetings out of the snowy cold northern Bavaria.

 

73 de DG9NCL

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[Don Wilhelm-3]

I expect there is really nothing wrong.
It is most likely that you bumped the 'display voltage' slide switch on the
top of the Control Board during the firmware install.  Check and move it
back to the INT position.  I believe it will 'cure' the problem.
Newer K2s (3000+) have a jumper instead of the switch because of this
situation.

73,
Don W3FPR

----- Original Message -----

> Since I installed the latest software on KSB2 I realize frequently " low
> batt" message at the diplay of my K2.
>
> Anyone got the same problem or have an idea?
>
> Ser.Nr. 1020,
>
>
>
> Greetings out of the snowy cold northern Bavaria.
>
>
>
> 73 de DG9NCL
>
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[Vic K2VCO]

Norbert Roedel wrote:

> Since I installed the latest software on KSB2 I realize frequently " low
> batt" message at the diplay of my K2.
>
> Anyone got the same problem or have an idea?
>
> Ser.Nr. 1020,

Did you accidentally bump the slide switch S1 near the top of the control board
when you had the cover off?

--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

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[Tom Mc]

I wonder if anyone HAS NOT accidentally bumped this switch.  Anyone have a
solution for future versions?  This seems to a be fairly simple problem to
fix, but its certainly happened to quite a few of us.

Tom
WB2QDG
K2 1103

-----Original Message-----
From: Vic Rosenthal <[hidden email]>
To: Norbert Roedel <[hidden email]>
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Date: Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] frequently low batt


Norbert Roedel wrote:

> Since I installed the latest software on KSB2 I realize frequently " low
> batt" message at the diplay of my K2.
>
> Anyone got the same problem or have an idea?
>
> Ser.Nr. 1020,

Did you accidentally bump the slide switch S1 near the top of the control
board
when you had the cover off?

--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

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[Don Wilhelm-3]

Tom,

The 'problem' has already been fixed - the later K2s use a jumper instead of
the switch.  For those having older K2s, simply removing the switch and
adding a jumper will disable the switch function.  I don't think many folks
use the external voltmeter function of the K2 - but I have not changed mine
because I envision the time when I use my K2 portable, have a problem, and
there is no other voltmeter available - yes, unlikely, but still a
possibility.

73,
Don W3FPR

----- Original Message -----

>I wonder if anyone HAS NOT accidentally bumped this switch.  Anyone have a
> solution for future versions?  This seems to a be fairly simple problem to
> fix, but its certainly happened to quite a few of us.
>
> Tom
> WB2QDG
> K2 1103
>


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