[TowerTalk] New stuff from MFJ

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/01 2:16:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
n4zr@contesting.com writes:

> A couple of weeks ago I borrowed a 259B and compared it with my Autek RF-1.
>   I thought it was quite nice and ruggedly built (at least externally).
>  Liked the separate R and X displays (Autek just shows Z), but was impressed
>  by the large battery drain.  In just a litle use a fresh set of batteries
>  went from 15.2 volts to 14.1, which made me wonder how much life one could
>  expect before replacement is required.

    I use mine ALL the time and the batteries have been in for 12-18 
months.They're only the second set since I bought it about 3 years ago. 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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