For my take on getting into this hobby, see "My Advice To Newbies" on my RC page of my website. You should be able to get there by clicking on the "website" button below.

As for a charger, I think the best bang for the buck is the Wattage PF-12 peak charger. This charger is designed for packs from 150 mah to 2000 mah, 4.8V to 14.4V (4-12 cells). The PF-12 will peak charge just about any Ni-Cad and Ni-Mh battery pack you'll ever likely to get. The best part is, not only is it AC/DC, it's only about $50!! I love mine!

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