I also tested with a tester and batteries are truly gone. So, no false readings. At 09:25 AM 4/1/2005 -0600, you wrote: >The batteries are really dead. I placed them in a recorder and I >could not get motor action or amplifier noise. > >Gary Clarence Whaley Training Division Manager GW Micro E-Mail: Clarence@xxxxxxxxxxx Direct Voice (615) 383-6248 or 866-699-8901 Direct Fax (260) 489-2608 GW Micro Voice Number 260-489-3671 http://www.gwmicro.com or press enter below to read all about our training program http://www.gwmicro.com/training