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