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AE6CP
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 11, 2009 16:46
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All I need
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought this unit new in 2001, it's been in use 24/7/365 since then. It keeps the station backup battery charged. I've gone through three 100+ amp hour AGM batteries. (I replace them every three years if they need it or not) I've also used it to charge my QRP batteries, usually 5 or 7.5Ah. Never a problem, no RFI, and I feel it's letting me get the most out of the batteries.
Sometimes the 1.25A charge rate seems to take forever but it's worth the wait to be battery friendly.
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DH5JBR
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 17, 2008 07:16
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We get it cheaper!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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If it is the same appliance, I got it for about 13€ here in Germany. Not so much a charger as a "tender". I use it for two lead-gel batteries of 17Ah each and they survived last winter in excellent condition. I still use the trickle chargers that came with the batteries for charging after use. The batteries used to go flat when not in use during the winter. I was very impressed by their performance after their time on the tender. And - seeing the US prices - a real bargain. The LEDs change from time to time cycling the voltage up and down in just the way to keep them fresh while not "over"cycling them. Will beable to say more next year.
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WW4FLY
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 9, 2006 10:48
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Good Charger - No RFI!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I purchased this charger as a replacement for one which caused considerable RFI. The unit is small, about the size of two closed fists, quiet - no fan, and does exactly what it should. I use it to charge a deep-cycle marine battery which powers my station, autotuner and DX beacon monitor. Because it is only a 1.25 amp charger, it takes a while, but I have left this unit connected and charging constantly with no ill effects.
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KC0SDV
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 15, 2005 11:31
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Great !!!!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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The product and technical support is great. I use it to charge and maintain 2 115 amp hour deep cycle batteries connected in parallel, so it has its work cut out. I had a couple of questions and emailed the tech support department and got immediate answers and explanations.
73
Cliff
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W3ETC
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 13, 2005 05:55
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Great little charger
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Based on the recommendations on eHam I purchased the Battery Tender Plus after talking to the factory. They were extremely helpful and verified that what I was looking to do was do fit with their charger. I purchased a large 75 AH AGM Battery that had been pulled from UPS backup service at a local hamfest. I hooked that to my IC-706MKIIG and the little Battery Tender keeps it in great shape. Instant emergency communication power that can last a long time. It is quiet no hum and no noise. The Icom gives no indication that the Battery Tender is on or not. The green and red indicators lights bring the big battery up to the right voltage and then go down to the correct maintainance level without cooking the battery.
I know there are products out there that do the same thing interfacing between the rig and charger and a battery system, but this was pretty inexpensive. I recommend the Battery Tender especially with the 10 Year warranty ! Not many electrical products have that one. You can find the charger for under $ 40.
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KA7GKN
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 3, 2004 05:57
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worth the investment
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have these units for the motorcycle, and riding lawn mower. I also use it for my large gel cell 12v batteries. I have made permanent cables on the various devices so all I do is plug in the tender and the rest is all automatic.
The tender monitors the battery and tells you various status reports using two LEDs
This box has never boiled or destroyed any of my batteries.
If you have battery charging problems, or need to keep a seldom used battery device charged and ready to go, this is the charger for you.
The box is small quiet and just keeps working!
Marty ka7gkn
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K2CPE
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 3, 2004 05:01
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Excellent Product
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I use a "Battery Tender" to charge my various SLA's, boat batteries, etc.,
and can say it works very well. It automatically adjusts charge rate and when full charge occurs it shifts to "float" charge. It has a red and a green led and when connected to a discharged battery the red led lights. When the voltage reaches a useable (but not full charge)level the red and green alternately flash, the green stays lit when fully charged....couldn't be simpler to use.
I bought mine approx 10 yrs ago from a vendor at a
motorcycle swap meet, paid $40.00 new in the box, but it was the sort of transaction where you paid cash and got the goods but no reciept, etc. About 1 yr ago it conked out.....I had no reciept or warranty card but anyway sent it to the manufacturer, Deltran Co., to be checked out .....they sent me a brand new
unit, no questions asked. Will I buy another Battery Tender?....YES!. Deltran is
the kind of company that stands by their product!
Rich K2CPE
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