we use the A-24s for glider ground operations.. last well beyond the 6 hours
on a regular charge
our "special" when we bought included both the NiMH and the LiION batteries.

I've owned an older A-22 for over 8 years, sued every weekend for periods of
greater than 6 hours, the original NiCD battery had to be replaced after 2
years. The NiMH replacement has lasted ever since.

Another member had one of the older (early model) Vertex radios and sent it
back within a few months.

BT

"Ken Spencer" wrote in message
...
Not sure if this is the best group to post this in, but I am trying to
decide between the Vertex 710 and the ICOM A-24 LilIon handheld
transcievers. Sporty's specs show the Verte as having a 15 hour
battery life, and the ICOM NiMh as 6 hours or so.

Do any of you have experience with either of these units?

thanks,

Ken

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