Re: Rechargeable Alkaline batteries by Ray O Vac VS nimh

Thos. Westerman (thomasw@vanion.com)
Thu, 07 Oct 1999 08:54:43 -0600


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>Now the boating related part:
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>I have noticed differences with my GPS III+ also. It doesn't make it
acquire
>satellites quicker, (acquisition time is determined by the specific receiver
>type, antenna, location, satellite position/quantity available) but it will
>run much much looooonnnnger on a charged set of NiMH batteries, than said
>alkalines.

I try to do as much with onboard power as possible. I bought an inverter
so I could run wall adapters off the big 12v onboard battery and have long
terms without worrying if my AA size batteries would hold out. I run a 12v
plug to my GPS for the same reason--so I never have to worry about battery
run down on a trip. My 12v onboard has always had more than what was
needed power duration for all the trips I have taken and that includes the
night light use, and use of tv/vcr 12v system for entertainment at night.