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[andygh]

I've had a go with the search facility but I can't find any specific reference to the normal method of charging AA Ni-MH cells as used in Tx/Rx's. Am I OK to use the old charger that plugs straight into the transmitter and the receiver pack? It came with one of my radio sets and was designed for Ni-Cad's I suppose but I can find no info on it's suitability for Ni-MH's. :(
I suppose I'm asking what most of the experienced boaters use, any suggestions for a decent charger? Or am i OK with what I've already got?

Cheers, Andy

[Peter Fitness]

Andy, I have been using the chargers that came with my radios for both NiCd and NiMh batteries for quite a long time with no problems at all. Other people use dedicated chargers which enable them to cycle their batteries, but I have never worried about doing that, and I have never had a problem in over 20 years of flying and boating.
Peter.

[Welsh_Druid]

Andy

Have you looked at      http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/

Don B.

[andygh]

Thanks for setting my mind at rest Peter, I feel a lot happier about using my charger now.
Don, I'll be going through all the info on that site when I have time to relax (ie. get back to work)
Thanks both

[DickyD]

My chargers for AA batteries have two settings, one for NiCad and one for NiMh.