[HCARC] Batteries In Handy Talkies

[H. Vordenbaum]

I don't know what they are getting at.
But, personally I think individual rechargeable cells are more trouble than
they are worth. I have a bunch or had since I have started throwing them
away.  They may work for a while, but then you get some that go bad and you
have to do a lot of messing around to get enough to work in your pack.
In case of emergency you won't have time to recharge them anyway.  Just keep
a good supply of AA's around.
Harvey
K5HV


-----Original Message-----
From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Gary and Arlene Johnson
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 17:30 PM
To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [HCARC] Batteries In Handy Talkies

My Alinco DJ-V57T Handy Talkie says in the instructions to ABSOLUTELY NEVER
USE rechargeable batteries in their optional battery pack which takes 6 AA
batteries.  They say to use 6 disposable ones.  They deny any responsibility
of damage to the Handy Talky if rechargeables are used.  Six disposable
batteries produce 9 volts.  Six rechargeable ones produce 7.2 volts.
HOWEVER, the rechargeable battery packs you get from Alinco all produce
between 7.2 volts and 7.4 volts - the same as the rechargeable AA's.  

Is there something I am missing or is Alinco just trying to play a new Ham
for a fool??  I have never heard of not being able to use rechargeables.
Somehow I get the feeling this is like the tag on a pillow that can't be
removed under penalty of law.

Gary J
N5BAA
HCARC Secretary 2013
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