[Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

[Stuart Rohre]

I have had all three leading consumer brands of alkaline batteries leak, and 
several of the industrial size we use at work.   The enemies of all alkaline 
cells are heat and moisture, and time.

A number of all types of alkaline cells have reversed polarity in a string 
of series cells, usually of AA size.

Keeping your portable dry cell powered gear in an insulated beer cooler, or 
similar protection while in the hot car, or outdoors may prolong the battery 
life.

Expensive things like antenna analyzers require one to proactively check the 
cells from time to time, and take them out if not using the equipment for a 
prolonged period.

Stuart
K5KVH