[TowerTalk] New 259B Analyzer.... need Elmer(s)

[chas]

Gene Smar wrote:
> Chas:
> 
>      One thing I did with my -259 to preserve the battery's charge and 
> to keep from accidentally turning it on is insert a blank 1/8 inch power 
> plug into the charging socket.  With the blank plug inserted you are 
> unable to turn on the analyzer and thus unable to discharge the 
> batteries if you accidentally hit the power button. 
> 
> 


hmph!   I was given the understanding while reading a battery store 
advert, that NiMh discharge at the rate of about 2% per day or week?
but that more expensive LOW discharge will remain at 85%.
iow, the batteries could be fully charged, tossed into your sock 
drawer and they would discharge by themselves.

I know that my Canon battery packs certainly run down by themselves. 
while sitting in my camera bag.  those are BP 512 or somesuch.

I like the idea of the blank plug IF there is actual drainage with the 
unit turned off.  that raised rim around the red button makes it 
rather difficult to turn it on OR OFF for that matter<G>

thanks
chas  k5dam