[Elecraft] Batteries, batteries, batteries

[R. Kevin Stover]

On Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:36:13 -0700
Vic K2VCO <vic at rakefet.com> wrote:

> My brother-in-law just gave me a large box containing literally
> hundreds of what he says are recharageable batteries. That is all he
> knows about them. They are in sets of three in series, AAA size, with
> solderable tabs. I suspect they are nicads, but don't know. NOTHING
> is written on them. They are green, for all that means.
> 
> Can anyone guess what they might be or suggest a way to find out?
> Could I put them in series/parallel to make a battery pack for my K2?
> Does anyone want some?
> 
> Or should I be looking for a way to dispose of them (I'm sure they
> count as hazardous waste)?

AAA Ni-Cad cells have a nominal voltage of 1.25V same as Lithium.
Alkaline have a 1.5 volt nominal voltage.

I'd say if the three cell packs have a of 4.0 or better they are
Alkaline.

-- 
R. Kevin Stover
AC0H