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03-14-2016 | 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Calvinman

Does one need different battery charger if using a 2000 mAh jrf? I think I read somewhere that if you charge a battery pack with that much capacity with the charger that comes with a radio it will not reach full capacity and dwindle quickly. I am going to buy a couple receiver packs myself and was going to buy the usual 600 mAh

Calvi

As long as your charger puts out more current than the battery uses as it self discharges (usually microamperes) and the voltage of the charger is great enough, the battery will eventually become fully charged; it will just take a lot longer. In fact, charging at lower currents is usually beneficial (over fast charging) as the battery will last for many more charge/discharge cycled if always charged at around 0.1C. Now this is for NiMh or NiCad batteries only; LiPo or LiFe are being used a total different story. If using other than a Nixx type battery, a specific type charger is required .

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