Only one problem using rechargeable batteries: ?they only put out 1.2volts, where alkaline AA’s put out 1.5volts. You might not get full power out of rechargeable batteries or they won’t last as long. 6x1.5=9volts, 6x1.2=7.2volts. Regular battery full charge is around 8.4volts, radio will no longer transmit around 6.4volts. ? Have some alkaline batteries available.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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On Jul 7, 2019, at 21:21, highdrive67 via Groups.Io <
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Wow!? I'm blown away by the number of replies I have received in such a short time.? Thanks guys!!!
I guess I will go for the RTS software that comes with the cable (ADMS-1J-USB). ?
I'll get some Eneloop rechargeable AA batteries for backup.? Anyone know which charger and case goes with the Eneloop AA batteries?
Looking for the Heil HT Headset it looks like it's # HTH-Y and doesn't have the VOX that you're warning me to stay away from, plus half the cost of the SMA-63A.? Win!
Mark, regarding antennas, I had planned on getting the Diamond SRH77CA and for the car the?Comet 2x4SR along with CA-SPR, CM-5M and HS-10 .? Once I get out there and start using this and checking out other radios in person and seeing what HAM interests are sparked, I'll get a different mobile and eventually base radio.? I hadn't thought about a BNC adapter to save the radios SMA connector.? I believe I would need to choose different antennas from the ones I researched if I were to do that so I will give it good long think.? I've also heard that making a tiger tail counterpoise improves both TX and RX on an HT and it looks pretty easy to make one in several YouTube videos that are out there, so I will probably try that out while waiting for my order to ship.
Thanks again for the warm welcome and all of your helpful tips.? ~? Lyn
