[TowerTalk] New stuff from MFJ

[ag0n@arrl.net]

On Sun, 11 Nov 2001 23:11:28 -0000, Major Ron wrote:

> WHAT kind of batteries are you using in the 259B? I love mine, but after 4-6
> hrs of use the batteries need to be replaced. This has been a problem. I've
> considered buying shares of stock in a battery company.

Hopefully, you don't leave it on all that time???  !

Measure, turn it off.  Make a change, measure again, turn it off.  I've
only changed my batteries once in however many years they've been out.
That was because it got left on by accident once.  I think the newer
units have a method of recharging.  You could use nimh or nicd cells if
you use it a lot.  The constant cycling would be great for nicads.  If
you don't use it often, alkalines are great, and have a good shelf life.

Gary

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