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Chapter 2 MXT Batteries
Non-rechargeable batteries will start to drop in
voltage as soon as they are put into use and then
steadily diminish in voltage till they die. The Nicad
rechargeable battery pack, however, will diminish
very slowly (plateau) in somewhat of a flat line and
then drop like a rock.
Headphone use prolongs all battery life.
Battery life will vary a great deal with temperature,
number of target signals, battery type, brand, and
shelf life.
Alkaline Batteries may be used (in a pinch) well
into the "LoBat" indication. Rechargeables can not.
When traveling far from home it is always a good
idea to carry 8 extra penlight alkaline batteries with
you.
Rechargeable Battery (Opt.)
A rechargeable battery system is not standard
equipment with your MXT, however, high quality
systems are available.
White's rechargeable battery #802-5211, and
charger #509-0022 are recommended and offer
quick charge and overnight charge options.
Rechargeable batteries deliver fairly constant
voltage until they're nearly dead. If you use them
until they are dead, they will deteriorate more
quickly than if you only use them till their voltage
starts to drop significantly. Therefore, recharge-
ables should be taken out of service and recharged
as soon as you notice "LoBat" on the display.
Rechargeable batteries will not provide the same
amount of continuous use as a new set of Alkaline
batteries.
