[TowerTalk] New stuff from MFJ

WA9ALS - John wa9als@starband.net
Sun, 11 Nov 2001 18:28:12 -0500


> > 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.

Mine started with new Duracells today and showed 15.0V.  I suppose I used it
off and on, mostly on, for around 2 hrs this afternoon, and it says 13.7
now.  I'm sure the first couple of volts go the quickest (opposite of gas
tanks!).  Supposed to be OK down to 11V.



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