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Batteries
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I voted "other" because I use Lithium Ion for 5 of my HT's. I have one other that uses NiMH. I am selling it right away and replacing with another HT that uses Li-On. In my opinion it is at the top of the list. I bought the VX-5R and 2 extra batteries when Yaesu first put them on the market. Soon thereafter I became ill for almost 5yrs. All 3 of these batteries were never used nor recharged! But, when I was able to get on the air again, all 3 took a full charge and are still as good as new!!!
Jerry KF4UJA
Posted by
K4VDH
on September 11, 2007
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Batteries
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In portable operation Y us sealed lead acid battery for my Yaesu FT817ND, but also us
good old car battery for my linear Amplifiers.
Amp. need more power and consum many ampers then FT 817ND who consum very litle power.....
73 9A7PJT
Posted by
9A7PJT
on May 4, 2007
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NiMh's all the way
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I converted my camera and bedside radios to Eneloop rechargeable NiMh's, they have a very slow self discharge and a shelf life similar to Alkalines. If they work out ok I'll put them in the flashlights and HT's. These should replace everything, their power rating is not up to Nicads or Alkalines yet but it's not that far to catch up.
Posted by
AC7CW
on May 3, 2007
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Interstate Megatron
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My Interstate Megatron has been in my car for over 6 years now and is still going strong. It is recharged daily. It cost close to one Hundred bucks.
According to the survey results it seems most hams are using NiMH. I didnt realize that chemistry is available for cars now. :>
Posted by
WB9YCJ
on May 2, 2007
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I'm assuming ham radio usage. NiCads all the way. NiMH won't provide the current for multiwatt portables like NiCads will. I have several of each but NiMH don't get used as much.
Posted by
N7TRZ
on May 1, 2007
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Use the most !
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Well, several have complained about poor wording of the question but I think it is worded very clearly. The two rechargeable batteries that I use the most have to be the battery in our car as I believe that it is almost continuously being recharged as we drive. And, the battery in my laptop which is also charged on a daily basis. Third would be the battery in my cell phone that I put on the charger every other day (usually). As for my HT, I recharge that at most once a week. My backup 12 volt batteries are on a trickle charge but I am not including them because I am not using them for any reason right now.
Posted by
K7PEH
on April 30, 2007
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Deep cycle marine battery
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I personal using the deep cycle marine battery for long time never have any problem ! when they are die, then get new one.
73
Jackie
KG4ORX
WEBSITE http://webpages.charter.net/kg4orx/
Posted by
N4MJG
on April 27, 2007
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Whiners!!
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Quit crying and just answer the question!!!!
Posted by
KC2OCU
on April 25, 2007
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I voted "other" for lithium ion.
Light, small, and high capacity. I use them with my portable(s).
Posted by
K7ICU
on April 21, 2007
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Nicads..
...That's so 70's technology. :)
NiMH are still a good bang for the buck.
I consider a rechargable battery technology to be "good" if it meets both performance AND cost effective criteria.
The battery chemistry was the secondary consideration during my evaluation.
73 de Charles - KC8VWM
Posted by
KC8VWM
on April 20, 2007
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Difficult answer....
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The phrase "use the most" can be understood two different ways. I USE the deep cycle batteries more often because they run my ham station. But....I have more of the NiMH running various accessories that don't get as much use as the deep cycles. But if I were to total up all of the various tape recorders, mouses, telephones, keyers, portable shortwave radios, etc., the NiMH batteries must also receive an honorable mention.
73, Bill - WA8MEA
http://HamRadioFun.com
Posted by
WA8MEA
on April 17, 2007
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All of the above
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When NiMH batteries first came out, they were junk. Motorola would only warranty them for 6 months. I had two Nexcell 1200s melt down on a trickle charger. Then things changed, and they became (mostly) more reliable. Motorola's warranty is now 18 months, and they are available with lower self-discharge and higher current discharge than Nicads. I still have radios with all battery chemistries, but I'm slowly converting them all to NiMH because they're cheap and available...except where lithium rechargeables are also available.
By the way, there are 3.7 volt lithium rechargeable AA cells and chargers available now.
Posted by
N3EG
on April 17, 2007
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RELATED
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I met and married a Marine Deep Cycle battery late in the 70s, and raised 7 Nimh AAs while her sister a Sealed Lead Acid married the UPS guy and remained childless.
Now if you have a preference keep it to yourself as we dont want to hurt anyone's feelings.
Posted by
K8DIT
on April 16, 2007
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Battery usage?
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KX8N said, "He just wants to know what battery you prefer. This isn't that hard."
Well, yes it is. As others have already said, the answer depends entirely on what you're using the battery for, and there is no where in this survey question to specify usage.
The survey answers to this question are more accurately reflecting the type of radio being used, (HT in this case), rather than the type of battery.
Posted by
K7AAT
on April 16, 2007
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He just wants to know what battery you prefer. This isn't that hard.
Posted by
KX8N
on April 16, 2007
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I Agree
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Poorly done or asked. I use NiMH for small portable devices such as an HT, scanner or whatever and an AGM battery for portable use with my IC-7000. This is still however a valid inquiry.
73, Dan WZ1P
Posted by
N1GXC
on April 15, 2007
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Different batteries for different uses
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NiMh batteries for handhelds and small devices, but when you need more oomph (like powering an HF portable at 100 watts), it's hard to beat large car-battery sized sealed gel/lead-acid batteries. -KR4WM
Posted by
WY3X
on April 15, 2007
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NiMH Not all equal!
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I have some many radios and other devices that use AAA & AA, I decided I would invest in a quality charger.Found a deal from Canada on the internet which looked too good to be true. Package also included large supply of AAA,AA.D,C 9v. Turns out the batteries weigh half what so call normal batteries weigh and last half as long. Same with the other batteries in the package.NiMH fine, but OEM a louse.
Posted by
W5LXG
on April 15, 2007
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Radio batteries
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I got fed-up with NiCads and their memory issues long ago. I only use Li-Ion and NiMH.
Watch out for Ham Battery dealers who use (chinese made) lower quality cells instead of Sanyo or Panasonic. W&W associates is known for High quality Japanese made cells.
W&W has some good deals at Dayton as well.
Posted by
WB9YCJ
on April 14, 2007
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BATTERY TYPES USE
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Let us go back a few years, I have an old ICOM T-2A, it took eight (8) AA batteries NICAD; today I use NIMH and I could also use ""regular"" AA Batteries; for in the field we (our radio group) use MARINE DEEP CYCLE, the type used for a trolling motor; I believe that the battery type or design depends on the radio use, the needed power output, and the duration of expected use or need,too bad our magic wand will not supply us with all the info. as to needs// KF4PSD
Posted by
KF4PSD
on April 14, 2007
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Batteries
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Usually Nicads. Are we strictly talking Ham here?
Posted by
KB2SEO
on April 13, 2007
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No Useful Purpose
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Unfortunately the ambiguity of the question does not make the survey very useful. Different batteries are used for different applications and devices.
Posted by
ICR71A
on April 13, 2007
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Ham Batteries
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As far as battery usage goes, for portable use (patio, hiking, camping, etc.), I use a rechargeable 'Prestone' car battery charger/power supply. These rechargeable car battery chargers/boosters are excellent DC power supplies for operating portable equipment.
Posted by
W8KQE
on April 13, 2007
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Ham Batteries
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As far as battery usage goes, for portable use (patio, hiking, camping, etc.), I use a rechargeable 'Prestone' car battery charger/power supply. These rechargeable car battery chargers/boosters are excellent DC power supplies for operating portable equipment.
Posted by
W8KQE
on April 13, 2007
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Battery Backup
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I still use the good old car battery, although I prefer the deep cycle battery and a small charger hooked to it at all times.
The old car battery is used as a backup for a failure of my 13.8 volt power supplies or a power failure.
Be prepared.
.:
Posted by
W6TH
on April 13, 2007
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Left out Lithium Ion!
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LiPo batteries are a derivative of Lithium Ion batteries, but
they are not the same as Lithium Ion batteries. Both are
available, and most of my stuff uses Lithium Ion batteries.
Please, in the future and research your polls a little more
carefully. Thank you.
Posted by
W2NSF
on April 13, 2007
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Apples & Oranges
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Yep, Just like the old trying to compare Apples to Oranges. NOT a good survey question.
I too use several types every day, Depending on application.
Posted by
K9KJM
on April 12, 2007
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New question, still bad
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OK, you have rephrased the question to which chemistry we use most? Its still a poor question. I use my HTs NiMH every day. I use my station deep cycle battery every day. How is one supposed to choose?
Posted by
K7AAT
on April 12, 2007
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Sealed lead acid in my Corvette.........oh - you mean ham radio???
73,
Joe
WDØM
Posted by
WD0M
on April 12, 2007
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It's perfectly clear to me...
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OK, I have changed the wording of the question to be more easily understood.
Posted by
VK5LA
on April 12, 2007
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Yea, Bad Survey
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Its kind of difficult to power even a 100 Watt exciter via batteries, not to mention the amplifier it is driving.
I did once try the use of an RV/Marine battery, as well as a 400 Watt amplifier hanging from my belt for use with my Handie-Talkie.
I didn't work much DX, as I was too busy trying to keep my pants up. The tower was hard to handle as well, even though I chose Aluminum for the sake of "best overall station engineering".
Anybody know of a 100 Watt plus SSB Hand-held. It also should work on ALL bands (1.8 MHz through 300 GHz)!
Posted by
WA6BFH
on April 12, 2007
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Unclear survey
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I somewhat agree with KG4RUL. Different uses suggest/require different storage platforms or chemistries. For example, LiPO is now used in Ham RC applications, while A123 Li-ion nanostructured batteries (my choice) are used to power mobile rigs. Both essentially use the SAME chemistry (Li+), but exhibit different charge rates, electron densities, and degradation lifetimes.
73,
---* Ken
Posted by
WI7B
on April 12, 2007
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Bad Survey
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This is a poorly formulated survey. What it needs is to be able to allow you to check all the battery chemistries that you use and then calculate totals/percentages. I would use a sealed lead acid battery to emergency power at the home QTH and NIMH or Lion for my HT. Which do I prefer? It depends on the usage.
Posted by
KG4RUL
on April 12, 2007
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LiPO
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I get the best service from LiPO batterys but overcharging can be a an issue as seen here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3690260570423705609
J C S
Posted by
N4CQR
on April 12, 2007
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BATTERIES
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It's not a bad question; just make you answer all inclusive.
I use more NiMH than any other type. I prefer them for the "AA" type applications. I can take over 200 photos on 2 "AA" in my digital camera. And then recharge them in an hour or two. I do keep regular carbon throw away batteries on hand also. Just in case the power is out. And I really "don't like" NiCAD's.
Posted by
N4VNV
on April 12, 2007
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BAD question
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Like K7AAT said, Many, Including myself use several types of batteries for different applications. I prefer the NiMH type for my little hand held radio, BUT I prefer the Deep Cycle marine battery for running my base station....... So the poll is very poorly worded in that it does not ask for what purpose. The poll should be for EITHER hand held radio OR base station operation.
Not left open to both.
Posted by
K9KJM
on April 12, 2007
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unclear question
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Most hams use batteries in two different scenarios. HT batteries are one usage. Batteries for the main ham shack are another. The question does not accurately reflect the differences required in these two usages.
Posted by
K7AAT
on April 11, 2007
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