Andrew, If you follow the digital camera forums, you'll see these mentioned all the time (1600+Mah NiMh batteries). I have read that there are some in the 1800Mah range that are pretty reasonably priced, and can be had with a 1 hr charger. I would guess that those can be fast charged no problem. I've been fast charging NiMh batteries since I've been using them without adverse effect - except perhaps a bit diminished life. The 1600 cells work great in a digital camera - which has about the same current draw as a transmitter (perhaps a bit more). I'd not hesitate to try a 2C (or more) charge on these, at lease for a short time, dropping to 1C or less to finish the job. I'm curious as to why you say they royally suck at this charge rate? Is this just a problem with the Energizer brand?
Mark -----Original Message----- From: Andrew E. Mileski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 6:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Transmitter pack - Walmart 1850 mAh AA cells Has anyone tried to use the Walmart Energizer AA size 1850 mAh Ni-MH cells in a transmitter pack? From the data I've been able to gather on these, they are limited to C max (they seem to be rated to 2C but royally suck at that). My 8103 takes about 250 mA, so they should be just fine. Not good for airborne packs though. If someone has found contrary data, please share! Thanks! -- Andrew E. Mileski Ottawa, Canada http://isoar.ca/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. ******************************************************************************** This message is intended only for the use of the Addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify Space Imaging immediately. ******************************************************************************** RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
