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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Radio Equipment => Topic started by: Antipodean on May 14, 2016, 05:29:30 pm

Title: Taking care of rechargeable batteries question.
Post by: Antipodean on May 14, 2016, 05:29:30 pm

I have a question about how to care for them.
I have 2 sets for the tx and the rx, should they be completely discharged before recharging each time?

Title: Re: Taking care of rechargeable batteries question.
Post by: Bob K on May 14, 2016, 05:50:47 pm

I take it you mean the small A or AA NiMh rechargeables.

You can charge them up from part discharged, but best use a low current charger designed for the job that will stop when they are fully charged.  Most chargers the light will go out when they reach optimum voltage.

Title: Re: Taking care of rechargeable batteries question.
Post by: Antipodean on May 14, 2016, 06:20:04 pm

They are AA NiMh, matched sets for each set of 12.
Thank you for that, was never sure.
I remember the ones I used in the 1980s that had to be completely discharged and stored fully charged or they developed a memory and became useless after a short time.