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Re: [TowerTalk] New 259B Analyzer.... need Elmer(s)

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] New 259B Analyzer.... need Elmer(s)
From: Tim N9PUZ <tim.n9puz@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:08:24 -0500
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Andy wrote:

> As far as I know, the '259 itself draws zero current when it is shut off.
> 
> Rechargeable batteries do indeed self-discharge, at higher rates than
> primary (non-rechargeable) batteries.

For items like the antenna analyzer that may be used infrequently I 
prefer NiCd batteries over NiMh. They typically have a lower 
self-discharge rate. Some older vintage MFJ-259B units did not have a 
battery access hatch and changing primary cells was a bigger project 
than the newer models.

Tim, N9PUZ
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