Glad you said nearly perfect. I'd be concerned about the lack of
overcurrent and thermal protection for something which will live inside the
817. Also there is a convenience factor related to having to remove the
cells from the 817 and reinstall them after charging. Most of my
rechargeable battery experience is with NiCD's but I'm guessing the same
applies to NiMH cells and that is that the capacity specs are somewhat
sensitive to the discharge current at which the capacity is measured. More
than likely, some of the 1600 mAh cells on the market would show a 1800 mAh
capacity at a reduced discharged rate. I know that is true of my Radio
Shack NiMh pack which I use externally. It generally shows 1900 mAh on my
Maha charger when measuring capacity. I think the Maha discharge rate is
just over 300 mA. You certainly have a point about the economics of the
Greenbatteries price. Nice and low with charger included.
72,
Bill
W4RK
Nashville, TN
USA
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----- Original Message -----
From: <jrevans@...>
To: <FT817@...>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 9:58 AM
Subject: [FT817] A nearly perfect internal battery solution ...
THE
PH-81-8-1800
from
www.greenbatteries.com
eight 1800mAhr AA cells
(that's right .. 1800 ! )
and a
2 hour fast charger
(it charges 4 at a time)
for
54.95 + 5.50
No radio mods required.
BCNU DE N2LO~>
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