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Sirius VS Hobbico - 4/1/2004 3:32:58 PM   
WolverineRC



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From: Bellingham, WA, USA
Status: offline 		I'm looking for a new field charger, I use mostly nicads and some Nmh batteries,
the two chargers I have been looking at are
the Sirius charge pro http://www.siriuselectronics.com/pro_ser.htm
and the hobbico Quick field charger MK2 http://www.hobbico.com/chargers/hcap0290.html
Ideally I would like two outputs, compact design, simple operation, and easy on my batteries.
any experiences with these charges or other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Charles
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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 4/1/2004 7:10:03 PM   
SitNFly


 

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From: Four Corners, USA
Status: offline 		I have the older Hitec CG-335 which is great for NiCds. The newer CG-340 handles, I believe, NiMH also. These are high quality chargers with excellent peak detection.

Rein

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 4/1/2004 7:39:09 PM   
felker14



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From: Springhill, KS, USA
Status: offline 		Sirius is the way to go. It is goof proof. I have the pro series with update (just done less then month ago) i have never had problem with it. Another plus to the Sirius is the warranty and the customer service they provide. Call the and ask the question you posted.

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 4/1/2004 8:18:44 PM   
tommy s


 

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Status: offline 		I agree , Sirius is the best. Used one for years and no problems.

tommy s

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 4/1/2004 8:46:58 PM   
JNorton



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From: Montague, MI, USA
Status: offline 		I have the Hobbico MKII. It's much more flexible than the Sirus charger. It beeps alerting you when the charge is done. It charges 4.8 or 6 volt receiver packs. Actually it charges 1 to 8 cells NiCad or NiMh or 1 to 3 cells Lithium.

I really like mine.

John

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/13/2004 7:38:53 PM   
beavertail



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From: SOUTH, TX, USA
Status: offline 		I dont think you can go wrong with either, The Sirius is goof proof and reliable, ie. plug and play. The Mk II is more versatile but requires more input from user.

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/13/2004 10:00:27 PM   
FlyNBHappy


 

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From: Peanut Gallery, USA
Status: offline 		Simple choice.... Sirius. No buttons to push. Just plug and charge. Flawless design.

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/14/2004 12:06:41 AM   
spokman


 

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From: Spokane, WA, USA
Status: offline 		Hmm, lets see.. $120 or $50? For about the same thing.

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/14/2004 1:22:13 AM   
RPM


 

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From: Houston, TX, USA
Status: offline 		WolverineRC -

IMHO, this is like comparing a Chevy/Ford to a Cadillac/Lincoln. Go with the Sirius and you won't regret it.

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/14/2004 2:32:13 AM   
JNorton



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From: Montague, MI, USA
Status: offline 		Unless you've only got the money for the Chevy. They will both get you where you are going. I've had zero problems with the Hobbico MKII.
John

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/14/2004 4:19:34 AM   
starzak



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Joined: 12/5/2001
From: Chacotoma, NM, USA
Status: offline 		Sirius .... For superior technology, quality, and performance.

Batteries ain't no place to skimp !

> Jim

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/14/2004 10:39:44 PM   
laryboy



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From: wilmington, MA, USA
Status: offline 		i have heard that sirus will not work on futaba xmitters because of the famous diode in the transmitter

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/14/2004 11:02:07 PM   
RPM


 

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Status: offline 		laryboy -

Just go to the Sirius website and they have pix with instructions on how to elimenate the Diode. It's very easily done.

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/15/2004 2:47:49 AM   
laryboy



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Status: offline 		150.00 and you have to modify your radio. no thanks

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/15/2004 3:46:08 AM   
LMProd



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From: Woodland Hills , CA, USA
Status: offline 		The Hobbico or Sirius will not discharge any radio with the diode in place.

I have the Hobbico, modified my radios for discharging. I recently have switched to the Sirirus. The Hobbico started giving false readings while recycling.

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RE: Sirius VS Hobbico - 5/15/2004 4:54:19 AM