[Yaesu] Battery current draw in an old FT-980

[Ron Youvan]

    Dave K4JRB Thompson wrote:

> I have an old FT-980 that uses 2 AA batteries (3VDC) to back up the memories. I am looking at options and need an idea of what the current draw is.  I suspect it is very low.  I have two options other than the AA batteries...a 3 Vdc wall transformer and a 3V battery used in a game boy.

   I don't see a question in there, but I would investigate the expensive
high energy lithium cells (in the AA form factor) that put out 1.50
Volts, a pair should last for years.
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