using batteries with the pro 164

[stryper2000]

I use regular aa akaline batteries with my pro 164. Today the battery indicator flashed(assuming that the batteries were getting low) , and i chaged them to the Radio Shack Digital AA batteries(the red ones that have a little more power than their regular batteries. Now the indicator still flashes as if it is running low(the package was not that old(i had bought them a few months ago).Just curious if anyone else was having this problem. The batteries in their before were standard Rayovac AA batteries

 

[pogbobo]

do you have a multimeter to see what the actucal voltage is on them?

 

[todd_18]

you can check the voltage while the scanner is on.....

Hit PGM then FUNC then ENT

 

[stryper2000]

it says it uses .07 volts, but the batteries are suppose to be un used,

 

[kb1awi]

I use Energizer Rechargeable NiMH batteries. They are 2500 mAh so they last awhile before they need recharging. When they get low, I put in my alkaline pack (black holder) while my NiMH are charging (about an hour in the pack) and then swap them back in. I have not had any problems with them and they last a few days on a charge.

With the cost of batteries, they pay for them selves in a short time.

Just my two cents worth...

I use regular aa akaline batteries with my pro 164. Today the battery indicator flashed(assuming that the batteries were getting low) , and i chaged them to the Radio Shack Digital AA batteries(the red ones that have a little more power than their regular batteries. Now the indicator still flashes as if it is running low(the package was not that old(i had bought them a few months ago).Just curious if anyone else was having this problem. The batteries in their before were standard Rayovac AA batteries

 

[stryper2000]

I kinda fixed it, i took out the battery pack and used regular dc power, then i put the battery pack back in and it seemed fix.

btw I did switch it out so i can used Rechargable batteries now

 

[n2mdk]

OK never use alkaline batteries in the yellow holder with the ac adapter.

 

[stryper2000]

no , i used the regular aa batteries in the black battery pack, i removed it and used regular power from a dc cable. I have since found some rechargeables i had and am using the rechargeable pack