On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:58:38 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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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.

What a coincidence - I just got a "try BJ's for free" coupon in the mail
today.

Well, see - serendipity.

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

"trainfan1" wrote in message
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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

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.

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 ~~

Doug Kanter wrote:

"trainfan1" wrote in message
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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


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