Handhelds and alkaline batteries

"TripFarmer" wrote in message ...
I've always used disposable AA's but am thinking about getting rechargable
Nicads and a 2 hour recharger (instead of overnight). It's about $30 vs $20
for the slower recharger. Comes with 4 AA's.

Any brand suggestions or thoughts? Good idea? Bad idea?


Nicads have much less charge capacity and the annoying feature of self discharging
(especially in hot environments like locked up in the aircraft). That being said, if you
use NiCads you should always keep a pack with alkalines in it for emergencies. I can
tell you the story of coming back into Dulles NORDO because the NiCad's were dead in
the handheld.

"Ron Natalie" wrote in message om...
Nicads have much less charge capacity and the annoying feature of self discharging
(especially in hot environments like locked up in the aircraft). That being said, if you
use NiCads you should always keep a pack with alkalines in it for emergencies. I can
tell you the story of coming back into Dulles NORDO because the NiCad's were dead in
the handheld.

I can relate. I can tell you story of going NORDO at liftoff from
PHX because the NiCad died. A few weeks later I had an alkaline
battery pack for my KX-99. Haven't used a NiCad since.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)