Re: [Paddlewise] Garmin GPS 12 with rechargeables?

> Anyone running a Garmin 12 with rechargeables? Switch-off trouble? I
> thought the "auto switch-off" was a malfunction but now the unit seems to
> function just fine - after I inserted four *real* alkaline batteries..

NiCads seem to give me 2-3 hours of continuous run time.  So I 
went and bought a set of NiMHs from battery shack on the net.  
Preliminary testing suggests I will get 6 hours or so of run time on 
one set.  I have the old battery guzzler version, 12CX.  For longer 
use I have a 12V adapter that I use with a 7amp Hour lead acid 
rechargeable.  That lasts several days.  Given the NiMH result, I 
ordered 8 more AA's, which will give me 3 sets, or 18 hours of run 
time; which with a few Alkaline AA's to serve as emergency 
backup, should be enough run time to manage any normal trip.


Richard Walker
Houston, TX
http://www.neosoft.com/~rww/kayak_log.html
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