[Icom] Question

Tue, 05 Mar 2002 08:13:05 -0500

I would guess that since Icom has no control over what aftermarket
batteries you put in the  BP-170, they can't go on record as to what
charging specifications to use. That is a very valid position on their
part. They have no idea if you are going to put in 500mah AA's, or
1500mah "hi cap" AA's and each battery configuration might take a
different set of specs. While you specify Nicads, they can't be sure you
won't try Nimhs, Lithiums, or even Alkalines. When they build the
"official" battery pack, they know what's in there and can spec the
charger to those known AA's. From a liability standpoint, if they give
you a spec, and something goes wrong even if you use the wrong battery
type, then the lawyers go on a feeding frenzy. They are better off just
saying "no" and not opening a can of worms.

I don't know any manufacturer that provides specs for charging, using
their charger and their generic "AA" battery pack. In fact I think most
indicate that you NOT use their charger when using the generic pack.

73, Ray  W2EC 

[email protected] wrote:
> 
> Can any one explain Icom's answer to my question?
> 
> From: "Amateur Tech Support" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 15:59:33 -0800
> Subject: RE: BP-170 Battery Case
> 
> Good Afternoon,
> 
> There is no specification to be able to charge these batteries with this
> charger.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
> >Posted At: Sunday, February 24, 2002 4:49 PM
> >Posted To: Amateur
> >Conversation: BP-170 Battery Case
> >Subject: BP-170 (4-AA cells) Battery Case
> 
> >This is used as back-up power for my T-22A.  Can four "AA" Ni-Cad >cells
> (5V), using the BC-110A (12V), be charged in the T-22A?
> >The BP-180 (battery pack that came with the T22A) is 7.2V
> >Jack, KF6IFF
> 
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