battaries

[sjcscanner]

can someone point me in the right direction for some good AA rechargeable batteries (4) /w charger? thanks, SJC.

 

[n2mdk]

I like the MaHa Powerex batteries and chargers. I have their crazy Wizard One but their other chargers and batteries are good as well.
http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/Index.asp

 

[sjcscanner]

edit this in: got any on the cheaper side? like 20ish?

 

[74596]

I use the Energizer 15 Minute Charger.
Cost me around $30 came with 4 2200mAh batteries.

 

[sjcscanner]

how long do the batts in that one hold their charge?

 

[RayK]

Go here :http://www.thomasdistributing.com/
You buy cheep ,you get cheep !
The enerizer charges are noted for overheating the batteries and limiting thier lifespan.
I have used the Maha charger and thier batteries with no problems,its highly recommeded
for digital cameras.

 

[sjcscanner]

well, i dont want to turn this into an off topic thing, but i also dont want to double post so.. does anybody have a charger they are willing to give up for a small price?

 

[74596]

how long do the batts in that one hold their charge?

I THINK, the batteries last around 8-10 hours in my 396. I don't really keep track of how long my batteries hold their charge..
When they don't hold charge long enough for me to notice, I just but new ones.
Also, the amount of time the batteries hold their charge will depend on the scanner you're using.

 

[cavis]

I use the Energizer 15 Minute Charger.
Cost me around $30 came with 4 2200mAh batteries.

This has my vote as well, but I think I only paid $20 or so.

 

[shaft]

I THINK, the batteries last around 8-10 hours in my 396. I don't really keep track of how long my batteries hold their charge..
When they don't hold charge long enough for me to notice, I just but new ones.
Also, the amount of time the batteries hold their charge will depend on the scanner you're using.

I get around 15-20hrs with mine using them on the 97. Im starting to have a few fail after 50+ recharges but Im not complaining.

 

[Grog]

Battery falure after only 50 charges is a very bad thing. I'm as cheap as they come, but it is always a good idea to buy the best you can. For me, that is the Maha chargers. My dog ate my 204 (no, really, well he ate some of it) so I am going to have to get a new one. I thought of getting the fancy-pants 8AA charger, but the smaller (portable) chargers can be charged with 12V, so they are perfect for mobile, or self contained use (solar/battery backup).

 

[Caddop22]

As has been debated many times, I charge my batteries in my Pro-97 w/the yellow cradle. I use Rayovac NimH 2500Mah batteries and the amount of charge time is not known.

I say that because I am set in my ways, meaning I take the AC plug off of my scanner at around 6:00 AM and listen the scanner all day. It is plugged back in around 7:00 PM in the evening, but I still listen to it.

I do this because I like the back light on and it will KILL the batteries if I don't use the AC source.

I learned quickly that with the Pro-97, the backlight eats batteries alive.
Nothing like the Pro-95 does.