carddude99
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Are the batteries and unit supposed to be a bit warm all the time? Does the radio know when the batteries are fully charged? Please advise.
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Are the batteries and unit supposed to be a bit warm all the time? Does the radio know when the batteries are fully charged? Please advise.
Thanks
Are the batteries and unit supposed to be a bit warm all the time? Does the radio know when the batteries are fully charged? Please advise.
Thanks
I think you can also run it without any batteries using just the ac adapter. I guess that would be the safest if you are worried about it.
I don't need more of someone else deciding what's best for me...I think it would be in everyone's best interest if the next firmware update did away entirely with the option to charge the batteries. It's just annoying, and no good can come of it.
I don't need more of someone else deciding what's best for me...
How about you worry about your best interest and I'll worry about mine?:roll:
@digitalanalog:
Unless you know the limitations of NIMH batteries charged in series, you have no business saying there's a design flaw. Without per-cell charging you cannot automatically charge an NIMH fully or safely IMHO. The circuitry to do this is simple in an external charger since each cell is usually on its own sensor circuit and charging circuit. In a radio which requires 4-6 volts to operate you cannot individually monitor each cell or charge them as if they were separate from the others in the series string.
You think you can do better - get a job designing scanners. Otherwise I suggest you take the advice of those more knowledgeable than you.
Now you know why quality Ham radio Li-iOn and NIMh battery packs cost so much, they have charging circuits to monitor and not over charge the batteries plus good quality cells. Motorola puts alot into their battery packs custom circuitry without wires and topnotch cells even old NICD packs can last for years and still give good service.
I charge my cells outside my HP-1 and have 3 sets to rotate 1 set always on charge 1 installed and 1 ready, for storm or emergency duty I have extra cells or alkalines if needed and can charge 12 at a time in my chargers
@digitalanalog:
Unless you know the limitations of NIMH batteries charged in series, you have no business saying there's a design flaw. Without per-cell charging you cannot automatically charge an NIMH fully or safely IMHO. The circuitry to do this is simple in an external charger since each cell is usually on its own sensor circuit and charging circuit. In a radio which requires 4-6 volts to operate you cannot individually monitor each cell or charge them as if they were separate from the others in the series string.
You think you can do better - get a job designing scanners. Otherwise I suggest you take the advice of those more knowledgeable than you.
For my current crop of scanners I rotate 2 sets; one set in the radio and one charging. However, with my HP1 on the way, I like your idea of 3 sets. That pretty much guarantees continual battery power.