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Originally posted by Security View PostMy advice on this would be to get your maintenance guys an earpiece with PTT microphones.
We use something like this...
http://www.qmuniforms.com/moreInfoGr...io+Accessories
ErikI enforce rules and regulations, not laws.
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Originally posted by HotelSecurity View PostThat is for Nickle Cadium batteries right? I have beem told that Nickle Metal Hydrate rechargables do not build a memory.
FWIW discharging entire groups of cells because one has a depressed voltage capacity (caused by the excessive formation of crystals within the cell) can actually damage the group... best practice is to discharge ONLY the effected cell
Many (if not all) new portable devices are either using NiMH or Lithium (protected cell) technology, hell even the latest gameboy DS has a lithium cell pack"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill
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Hey Dougo83, you ought two buy the two lovebirds a CHEAP pair of
walkie-talkies to use, and when giving it to them, tell them that the rest of you want to stay alive, so please don't use the work radio's for their B.S. anymore.
Hopefully that will make them realize how important the ability for you to use the radio is, and they will knock off the love boat talk. If it works, hopefully they will give you the cheapo radio's back that you bought, and you can bring them back for a refund.
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Originally posted by LPAjh9558 View PostWe use Kenwood radios (I don't remember the model #'s). Most of the time they work just fine. Lately though, even the newer batteries won't hold a charge...go figure huhI enforce rules and regulations, not laws.
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Well... you could farm out those Kenwoods, trade them in or just use them for spares after acquiring additional Motorolas, alternatively if they've got the original battery packs you could go for the higher capacity components
The definite advantage of individual cell applications is you can swap out the sick cell, drain it independently of the group OR better yet upgrade (them all) to the newer 2500~2800maH capacity cells on the market
FWIW even the basic Uniden 2way rigs have that handy 'beeping' PTT with low batteries featureLast edited by Maelstrom; 12-17-2007, 09:09 PM."We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill
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We run into this from time to time. Here, you are subject to disciplinary action if you are habitual offender. It is a pet peeve of mine.
Be Safe,
Hank" We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on one hand and of overwhelming force on the other" - General George C. Marshall
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Originally posted by Maelstrom View PostWell... you could farm out those Kenwoods, trade them in or just use them for spares after acquiring additional Motorolas, alternatively if they've got the original battery packs you could go for the higher capacity components
The definite advantage of individual cell applications is you can swap out the sick cell, drain it independently of the group OR better yet upgrade (them all) to the newer 2500~2800maH capacity cells on the market
FWIW even the basic Uniden 2way rigs have that handy 'beeping' PTT with low batteries feature. On the good side the batteries last, even after almost a year's use, 2 complete 8 hour shifts.
Speaking of Uniden & beeping when the batteries get low, that is something that drives me crazy with my Uniden Bearcat scanner. The annoying beeping!I enforce rules and regulations, not laws.
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Originally posted by FireEMSPolice View PostIf your batteries are Nickle-Metal, leaving the radio on while on a charger is murder for these batteries.
Originally posted by HotelSecuritySpeaking of Uniden & beeping when the batteries get low, that is something that drives me crazy with my Uniden Bearcat scanner. The annoying beeping!"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill
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Originally posted by Maelstrom View PostHow so? logically if the standby voltage drain is less than that provided by the charging deck it'd just take longer to charge wouldn't it?I enforce rules and regulations, not laws.
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We were told to drain the battery completely before recharging our units. One of the shift supervisors took this to mean he had to drain all battery's on his shift and then recharge them.
we would be lucky to find a charged battery when we got to work.
Every unit we use needs to be off when recharging or you will damage the
battery.
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Originally posted by kingsman View PostEvery unit we use needs to be off when recharging or you will damage the battery.Originally posted by HotelSecurityI don't know why but it does say "turn radio off before charging" on a sticker in the bottom of the Motorola chargers."We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill
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