[Yaesu] Charging a new battery for VX5R

[Ron Youvan]

> Do not charge LITHIUM batteries in the COLD!  Attempting to do so, you  will
> separate out the LITHIUM metal, as a pure electroplate, and damage the
> battery/create a firebomb, if the charger does not stop you! These, and most
> other batteries should be charged at normal room temperature, near 75
> degrees F.  
> Other batteries may charge poorly, but it can be DANGEROUS to charge a
> litium battery that is too cold or hot!

   If this is true (news to me) this is the end of all electric vehicles using
Li-ion batteries which was this country's hope for reducing our dependence on
foreign oil.  A car in the garage charging could easily be at -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
-- 
    Ron  KA4INM - around here the government employees have become quite skilled at taking
                  every opportunity to TAX and it shows.  (while giving very poor service)