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09-02-2004 | 02:44 PM

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RE: 12V Field Battery -- Not sure what to get

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ORIGINAL: Fastsky

I am not sure why you wouldn't just put the Tx. and Rx. batterys on the over night charger before going to the field?!? Some batterys aren't rated for quick charging and will not last long if you fast charge them all the time. [8D]

Actually, a;though you have a valid concern, it is misguided. You do more damage by doing an overnight charge (8 hrs or so) on cells that need only 4 hrs of charging (75% full....). From empty, "standard" cells (the ones that come standard with most TX/RX bundles - 600mAh) need 16 hrs of charge approx. Basically, the wall-wart chargers are designed as trickle chargers, and perpetually trickle charge at about 40mA.

Anyone who has charging/cycling issues should read http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/

In fact, everyone should read http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/

It all makes so much sense then, and, Fastsky, you will then willingly retract your suggestion.... ;-)

gus

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