> Richard Cohen wrote: >> Thanks for the advice on the M88. I looked at the M72 and also thought >> it >> was great, except it does not come with a AA battery back up tray, which >> with my limited knowledge I am thinking is a good idea to have. I bought a second battery for my M72 and carry it where I have quick access to it. So far, I haven't been on any trips long enough to require it. The M72's lithium-ion battery packs have a couple of advantages over the NiCd battery packs in my old M1: (1) Longer time between charges and (2) No self-discharge, so you can count on that spare battery having a full charge when you need it. Note: I replaced my M1 because both NiCd battery packs died, probably from lack of regular use, and replacements are no longer available, except for a third-party AA pack that probably is not waterproof. This is one disadvantage of Icom batteries: they are not interchangeable, and when Icom replaces a model they stop supporting it. On the other hand, they are solid, reliable units (aside from the battery problem I had). So I am going to keep on eye on what Icom is doing with the M72, and when they replace it, I am immediately going to buy extra batteries while they are still available. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Oct 11 2006 - 11:09:27 PDT
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