VX-8R FBA-39 Question

[V3N7UR4]

Hi all!!

I want to buy the FBA-39 – 3 x AA Cell Battery case.
My intent is to have more monitoring time outdoors.
But in the Operating Manual, page 11, we can read: "The FBA-39 is designated for use only with AA-tipe Alkaline cells".

Does anyone experienced rechargeable cell?? Will it do the job??

Many thanks in advance,

Jose Ventura
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[Beetle]

Typical rechargeable (NiCd) has a terminal voltage of 1.25V as opposed to closer to 1.5V for alkalines. The voltage might not be high enough to run the radio reliably, even fresh out of the charger.

 

[V3N7UR4]

Ok, many thanks for you reply.

In that case something like this will do the job, right??

Pack of 4 x AA size 1.5V rechargeable alkaline (RAM) batteries

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[Moleculo]

Ok, many thanks for you reply.

In that case something like this will do the job, right??

Pack of 4 x AA size 1.5V rechargeable alkaline (RAM) batteries

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Yep, that should work fine

 

[Hutch]

I've tried Energizer, Duracell and Eneloop NiMH batteries in my FBA-39 and it works fine.

 

[Akytarus]

Hi,

Most Ni-Mh rated at 1800mAh freshly charged last about 7 hours of monitoring with RX save 1:5

Most Ni-Mh rated at 2200mAh freshly charged last about 9 hours of monitoring with RX save 1:5

Most Ni-Cad rated at 1500mAh freshly charged last about 5 hours of monitoring with RX save 1:5

Most Alkaline batteries last about 14 hours of monitoring with RX save 1:5

Most Li-ion (expensive) last about 24 hours of monitoring with RX save 1:5

At least that's what I've found so far...

Kinda a far shoot from what Yeasu said ~20hrs on Alkaline Batteries yeah right..!