[TowerTalk] MFJ 259B

[Bob Wolbert]

I use a coaxial power plug inserted into the AC adapter input anytime I'm
not using the thing. This disconnects the internal (alkaline) batteries
completely. I measured the current, just for "completeness"--it is zero
on the 200uA scale. 

The NiCad/Alkaline switch inside the battery pack is OFF, of course.

A tether from the plug to the box would possibly be a good idea.

On Sat, 21 Oct 2000 08:04:28 EDT K3BU@aol.com writes:
> In a message dated 10/20/2000 11:20:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> kc5ajx@hotmail.com writes:
> 
> > I have a MFJ 249 and a 259B both work great no problems with 
> either one. 
> The 
> >  only complaint I have is removing all those little screws when I 
> need to 
> >  change the batteries, with the 259B you can use nicads and  and 
> charge 
> them 
> >  inside the unit from your 12v dc power supply.
> 
> Same here, plus the stupid pushbutton power on switch, that gets 
> depressed 
> when you don't want it to, by the time you get to the top of the 
> tower, 
> batteries are dead :-)
> When you carry that thing in a pocket or pouch, you are bound to 
> depress 
> power on.
> Otherwise it is a neato gadget!
> 
> MFJ and W8JI: please change that to rotary switch with knob or add 
> it to the 
> band switch! (Unless you have a stock in battery companies).
> New model in lieu of suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Yuri, K3BU
> 
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73 de Bob, K6XX

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