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> I have been using same Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries by Ray O Vac (RAB) I
> bought a year ago for my portable radio (D cells), portable VHF and GPS (AA
> cells). They originally cost about $ 5.99 for a 2 pack of D cells and same
> for a 4 pack of AA which is about 15 - 20% more than regular Non Rechargeable
> Batteries (NRB) and came with a free battery charger for 8 batteries. I am
> happy to report these RAB's still recharge to original output of 1.639 - 1.67
> volts (unlike NRB alkies that charge to less than 12 V.) I figure to date
> these RAB's have endured over 150 hours of use apiece. With a maximum life
> for regular non-rechargeable alkalines of 10 hrs for each item I figure I
> have saved a minimum of 30 throw away NRB's or about $ 90.00. These RAB's
> seem to keep charge as long as or longer than NRB's and can be recharged at
> any time. You do not have to wait till they are dead to recharge as with the
> other alkies (nickel cadmium, etc.).
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> You should all check to see if you can use these RAB's. They can save some
> bucks that can be used for additions to vessel.
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> Best
> SF