Battery Source

Hi David,

You crack me up.

I highly recommend 12V systems in gliders. You can save yourself a lot of
money and hassle by using 12V batteries.

The design of radios has changed a lot in recent years. Good radios don't
require 14V batteries. Low cost and old radios do prefer 14V power.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde

"David Kinsell" wrote in message
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Mike the Strike wrote:
Thanks for all the suggestions. Actually, I've used 12-volt batteries
in all my gliders and never had a problem. This 12/14 V argument is
really unnecessary! Good German instruments like the Becker and Dittel
radios are quite happy with a 12-volt supply.

Happy?? With a fresh battery, they work for a while, but die after only
part of the rated capacity is used up. Understanding such a complex
issue is way beyond the comprehension of most glider pilots, apparently.

If your current batteries were working so well, I don't suppose you'd be
needing to add yet another one. Seems like the people who run 12 volts
are the ones always looking to find somewhere to cram more batteries
into their glider. Gee, I wonder why??