Hi Clint.
Sounds like a unique solution. Probably OK for NiCd or Lead acid.
However, if it's any sort of Lithium technology in those batteries, then
deep cycling and a top up charge is definately the wrong way.
For maximum shelf life Lithium batteries need to be kept at 40 - 60%
... robably OK for NiCd or Lead acid.
The Yaesu FT-60R is a very popular radio, and ships with a NiMH pack. And this
16 minutes a day charging system is working out just fine for THOSE
circumstances.
Clint, K6LCS
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Pretty good guess, David. These days newer HT come with
Nickel-Metal-Hydride which do not need the kind of maintenance that
NiCD do. Typically they hold charge much longer and do not develop a
memory condition.
At my former employment (now retired) we maintained over 200 HT
batteries for
