"Padeen" wrote in
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Are there any vhf handhelds that use standard AA or AAA batteries?
Padeen




My Garmin 725 5W vhf walkie came with crappy Ni-Cds because they are cheap
and a battery holder for alkalines, which is a MUCH better idea if you are
going to only use the walkie intermittently because all rechargable
batteries naturally discharge themselves over time, while Alkaline cells
can sit 10 years or more!

The Garmin cells have all been replaced with Ni-metal hydride monsters,
2500 maH commercials by taking the Garmin battery pack to be rebuilt by
Batteries Plus, here. 2.5AH is a LOT of power for a walkie.....The
original Ni-Cds were only 700 maH. It takes the cheap Garmin charger a day
to recharge them....but, hey, I'm ashore for that...

http://www.batteriesplus.com/