[TenTec] Paragon Questions - My first

[Bwana Bob]

Ron:

Good question. NI-Cd cells usually charge at C/10 where C is the 
capacity in  amp-hours. NiMH cells usually have much higher capacity, so 
the charging current can be higher. If you charge them in a NiCd 
circuit, they will charge more slowly, but I don't think that is a 
problem. I'll see if I can find out more.


			73,


			Bob WB2VUF

ron wrote:

> Doesn't metal hydride and nicads charge at different rates??
> Can you use hydride in place of nicads?
> Ron wb1hga
> 
> Bwana Bob wrote:
> 
>>My book says the same thing, but I found that an alkaline battery will 
>>leak, especially if you leave the power supply on all the time, like I 
>>do, and the battery is continually charged. Spend the extra money on a 
>>Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery. I leave my power supply on 
>>all the time, so the battery only is needed during power failures, or 
>>when I shut down the power supply to service the rig.
> 
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