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Re: [OM] Ni-Cd Pack fetaures

Subject: Re: [OM] Ni-Cd Pack fetaures
From: Bob Sull <w8imo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 22:21:56 -0500

John Petrush wrote:

> The M.18v grip (1, 2) holds an even dozen AA's.  At a nominal 1.5v each,
> 12*1.5 gives you the requisite 18v.  The motor drive's performance is
> unreliable when the batteries' voltage drops down around 1.3 or 1.2.  I've
> never tried nicads with it.  I just keep buying Duracell stock <g> and lug a
> backup M.18v grip and plenty of spare batteries around.
>
> I will have to try the M.18v pack with the relay cord and see if it helps me
> hold the whole rig more steady or not.
>
> John P

Thanks.  Time to start looking for a deal on lithiums.....

Bob
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