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On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:55:12 -0400, "*JimH*" wrote:
"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:13:22 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: Yes, it's a boating question. :-) The rechargable batteries that came with my Raytheon handheld VHF are total crap. It'll take regular AA batteries, but I'd also like to keep a set of rechargables handy. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's already been through the mill, as far as buying (and discarding) lousy batteries & chargers, and finally reaching nirvana with a particular brand that actually works. Say no more - Panasonic. I use 'em in everything - work great. I also buy cheapo alkaline batteries in bulk from BJ's Warehouse from Fuji - can't kill the damn things - they last forever in my RC400 GPS. Amazing. Better than the rechargables in some ways. We also buy the 48 pack of Toshiba's (AA) at Costo for under $10 and they are also bulletproof. Them too - also - same as - yes. |
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:13:22 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: Yes, it's a boating question. :-) The rechargable batteries that came with my Raytheon handheld VHF are total crap. It'll take regular AA batteries, but I'd also like to keep a set of rechargables handy. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's already been through the mill, as far as buying (and discarding) lousy batteries & chargers, and finally reaching nirvana with a particular brand that actually works. Say no more - Panasonic. I use 'em in everything - work great. 2nd the Panasonics. The NiMh's are up to 2100/2200/2300 MAh in a AA now, I am still using the 1600's purchased 2.5 years ago w/o a failure. I put a premium set of AA NiCads custom configured in my Ranger HH VHF when the original sub-C's gave out, and they are holding up well, but they will get replaced with the Panasonic NiMh's when they go. Rob |
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"trainfan1" wrote in message ... Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:13:22 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: Yes, it's a boating question. :-) The rechargable batteries that came with my Raytheon handheld VHF are total crap. It'll take regular AA batteries, but I'd also like to keep a set of rechargables handy. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's already been through the mill, as far as buying (and discarding) lousy batteries & chargers, and finally reaching nirvana with a particular brand that actually works. Say no more - Panasonic. I use 'em in everything - work great. 2nd the Panasonics. The NiMh's are up to 2100/2200/2300 MAh in a AA now, I am still using the 1600's purchased 2.5 years ago w/o a failure. I put a premium set of AA NiCads custom configured in my Ranger HH VHF when the original sub-C's gave out, and they are holding up well, but they will get replaced with the Panasonic NiMh's when they go. Rob Whose charger are you using? I've browsed all over Panasonic's web site and I find no mention of a charger for common size batteries. |
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On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 23:54:52 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote: "trainfan1" wrote in message ... Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:13:22 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: Yes, it's a boating question. :-) The rechargable batteries that came with my Raytheon handheld VHF are total crap. It'll take regular AA batteries, but I'd also like to keep a set of rechargables handy. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's already been through the mill, as far as buying (and discarding) lousy batteries & chargers, and finally reaching nirvana with a particular brand that actually works. Say no more - Panasonic. I use 'em in everything - work great. 2nd the Panasonics. The NiMh's are up to 2100/2200/2300 MAh in a AA now, I am still using the 1600's purchased 2.5 years ago w/o a failure. I put a premium set of AA NiCads custom configured in my Ranger HH VHF when the original sub-C's gave out, and they are holding up well, but they will get replaced with the Panasonic NiMh's when they go. Rob Whose charger are you using? I've browsed all over Panasonic's web site and I find no mention of a charger for common size batteries. The charger I got with the batteries which I bought at BJ's. ~~ sheesh ~~ |
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Doug Kanter wrote:
"trainfan1" wrote in message ... Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:13:22 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: Yes, it's a boating question. :-) The rechargable batteries that came with my Raytheon handheld VHF are total crap. It'll take regular AA batteries, but I'd also like to keep a set of rechargables handy. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's already been through the mill, as far as buying (and discarding) lousy batteries & chargers, and finally reaching nirvana with a particular brand that actually works. Say no more - Panasonic. I use 'em in everything - work great. 2nd the Panasonics. The NiMh's are up to 2100/2200/2300 MAh in a AA now, I am still using the 1600's purchased 2.5 years ago w/o a failure. I put a premium set of AA NiCads custom configured in my Ranger HH VHF when the original sub-C's gave out, and they are holding up well, but they will get replaced with the Panasonic NiMh's when they go. Rob Whose charger are you using? I've browsed all over Panasonic's web site and I find no mention of a charger for common size batteries. The charger I got with the batteries which I bought at BJ's. Rob |
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Red Cloud® wrote:
Be aware that many devices designed for nicads and alkalines will go a little nutz with NiMh batteries. The battery "gas gauges" will not reflect true condition, and in many cases the device will squawk with low battery warnings even when the batteries are fully and freshly charged. The NiMh batteries have a different curve. They will start out at a lower voltage, but will stay at that level for a longer time. I have a Garmin handheld VHF that was desinged for NiCads. I use NiMh batteries in the accessory carrier intended for alkalines with no issues after I kill the alarms. It runs for about 8-10 hours even though the radio insists the batteries are almost dead the whole time. rusty redcloud Using NiCads or NiMh(s) rated at 1.2 volts nominal will do that in applications designed for 1.5 volts nominal. I have an older pair of CB walkies that actually took this into consideration. The battery case holds 10 1.2v AA rechargeables, but to use alkalines they provided (2) "blanks" the size of AA batteries to bridge the connection to just 8 AA alkalines, @ 1.5v each. Rob |
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Red Cloud® wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:24:56 -0400, trainfan1 wrote: Red Cloud® wrote: Be aware that many devices designed for nicads and alkalines will go a little nutz with NiMh batteries. The battery "gas gauges" will not reflect true condition, and in many cases the device will squawk with low battery warnings even when the batteries are fully and freshly charged. The NiMh batteries have a different curve. They will start out at a lower voltage, but will stay at that level for a longer time. I have a Garmin handheld VHF that was desinged for NiCads. I use NiMh batteries in the accessory carrier intended for alkalines with no issues after I kill the alarms. It runs for about 8-10 hours even though the radio insists the batteries are almost dead the whole time. rusty redcloud Using NiCads or NiMh(s) rated at 1.2 volts nominal will do that in applications designed for 1.5 volts nominal. I have an older pair of CB walkies that actually took this into consideration. The battery case holds 10 1.2v AA rechargeables, but to use alkalines they provided (2) "blanks" the size of AA batteries to bridge the connection to just 8 AA alkalines, @ 1.5v each. Rob The actual issue is whatever the cutoff threshold is set at. Those old walkie talkies would actually have slightly greater transmit power if you used batteries in place of the blanks. rusty redcloud Maybe. But they are limited to 5 watts in to the finals & 4 watts out at 13.8 volts. Rob |
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