Never have ad a problem with the def command, no matter what batts I use. Whew! Lots of bandwidth on the def command, LOL Happy def to you all! Marlaina ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij@xxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 3:05 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: the d e f command > I use lithium ion cells for my ham handheld and cellphone but prefer > straight alkalines for the BP. > > Different strokes ... > > Mike > > On Fri, 16 Dec 2005, Angie Matney wrote: > > > With NIMH batteries, you really do get excellent battery life. This is a great compromise between long life and > > economics. Also, I do feel like I'm doing something that's environmentally sound, as others have stated. It's perfectly fine > > to recognize the things we do that are good for the environment, while also recognizing that we engage in some > > activities that are not great for the environment but which make our lives much better. Since using lots of Alkalines > > wouldn't make my life better than using NIMH's, I choose the more enviornmentally and economically friendly alternative. > > <grin> But the point is that if you've only tried the BP (or anything else) with Nicad batteries, consider trying NIMH > > batteries. They do last much longer, and they work well with the book port. I use the BP for lots of audio, and I get hours > > and hours on a single charge. > > > > Angie > > > > --Original Message Text--- > > From: DanFlasar@xxxxxxx > > Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:22:03 EST > > > > In a message dated 12/15/2005 4:39:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, slicht@xxxxxxxxx writes: > > The issue is, you have to change rechargeables more frequently. > > > > > > > > > > Slightly more frequently, but as I said, I've used them for more than 20 years and have saved > > hundreds of dollars > > > > > > > > > > > > __________ NOD32 1.1326 (20051216) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >