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

[Tim N9PUZ]

Andy wrote:

> As far as I know, the '259 itself draws zero current when it is shut off.
> 
> Rechargeable batteries do indeed self-discharge, at higher rates than
> primary (non-rechargeable) batteries.

For items like the antenna analyzer that may be used infrequently I 
prefer NiCd batteries over NiMh. They typically have a lower 
self-discharge rate. Some older vintage MFJ-259B units did not have a 
battery access hatch and changing primary cells was a bigger project 
than the newer models.

Tim, N9PUZ