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From: ki6o

To: FT-60@...

Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 3:23 PM

Subject: [FT-60] Six Cell Battery Case Question

Tom,

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I have used alkaline cells from time to time in my vx150 which has the same form factor as the '60.

In the EMA that I work for we use nickle-metal in the summer and ni-cad in the winter.? When the temp gets below freezing, the ni-cads work better.? If a lithium pack us available for a particular radio we definitely will use it.? There is a lithium available for the vx150 and should also work in the '60.? It works fine but needs a charger that will charge that type of battery.

In regards to alkaline cells, don't forget that they drop voltage during their lifetime.? The rechargeables-regardless of their type usually hold the voltage until at least 80% of the capacity is used.? Therefore you will experience a power drop gradually during usage of alkalines.

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In the Chicago area the fire services still use rechargeable batteries for the most part.

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In closing, I would say to you, try the alkalines and see where they take you.? In your situation they may be what works best.? I keep an extra case with alkalines near by just in case.

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Art Vidmar

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