[K3PZN-List] NiMH batteries at Costco

[ISRAEL ASA]

The battery pack takes 5 AA batteries @ 1.5 volts which totals 7.5 volts. I think that most Rechargeables are 1.25 volts. If wouldn't they show low voltage @ 6.25 volts. And not work very well.
 
73
Israel  W1ASA

 
From: Philip Karras <ke3fl at yahoo.com>
To: K3PZN LIST <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>; Mid Atlantic <madxra at madxra.org>; "marc-md at marcclub.org" <marc-md at marcclub.org>; Frederick AmateurRadioClub <farc at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Friday, October 5, 2012 3:43 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] NiMH batteries at Costco

FYI: I found these at the Frederick Costco, and it is a perfect fit for the wouxun HTs!

SANYO, AA Bonus 10 Pack, eneloop Item #637494

They cost $20 for 10 1.9 AHr NiMH batteries & once charged they claim a shelf life of 3yrs with up to 75% life left.

The cost per cell is ~ $2

The interesting thing is if you bought the empty battery pack(s) for the wouxun HT they require 5 batteries so this pack gives you two complete sets of batteries for the wouxon HTs.


I recommend that you buy two empty battery cases & one of these packs of batteries, I think the cases were also ~ $11- each so then two cases, one pack of 10 batteries = $42. One rechargeable battery pack costs ~ $28 + shipping so you get two 1.9 AHr packs for ~ $18 less than two 1.7 AHr wouxun battery packs.

I like this idea because at least I can replace these batteries when they finally do die.

 
73 de KE3FL,
Phil
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