"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.

We also buy the 48 pack of Toshiba's (AA) at Costo for under $10 and they
are also bulletproof.