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Re: FR-2LE Batteries

Subject: Re: FR-2LE Batteries
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.uk dhole23
Date: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:33 am ((PDT))

Just as an example you can get Li-ion tamayas from here :
http://www.onlybatterypacks.com/items.asp?db=3D23
for $46 , if you can find a good postage price then that plus the
vat/duty ( you might not get charged if you send usps (ups always do ))
would probaly save you some cash. Or pay cpc =A353 as aposed to 46.00USD
dave

Max Catterwell wrote:
>
>
> The below battery has just arrived, and quite frankly I was stunned by
> the weight. At just over 14 oz (!) I shall think twice about using it.
> By comparison, four AA's weigh just over 3 oz. I don't know how the
> batteries that John mentions below compare weight wise. I am of course
> aware that the Tamiya increases recording time dramatically, but most of
> my walks are less than two hours, and even if I carry four AA's spare,
> It's still less than half the weight of the Tamiya.
> I only post this as a warning to other potential buyers, so that they
> are aware of the situation.
> Max
>
> Max Catterwell wrote:
>  > Ah so! Just bought a 4500 NiMh; too late!
>  > Max
>  >
>  >
>  > John Lundsten wrote:
>  >
>  >> Agree tamiya is the way to go and for those in UK CPC have just
> added Li-Ion
>  >> batts in this format
>  >> www.cpc.co.uk
>  >>
>  >> Eg
>  >> 7.4v 1.55Ah, 42x83x14mm gbp22.78
>  >> 7.4v 3.2Ah , 42x132x14mm gbp 53.58
>  >> 7.4v 5Ah, 44x136x22mm gbp 63.21
>  >> Charger gbp 38.35
>  >> all + Vat BTW
>  >>
>  >> Made by Enix Energy
>  >>
>  >> The power to weight of Li-Ion is way better than Ni-MH so I think
> this is
>  >> the way to go.
>  >> John L
>  >>
>  >> Max Catterwell" Re:FR-2LE Batteries
>  >> | Hi Danny!
>  >> | This is typical of my experience; you have far better stores/dealer=
s
>  >> | with much better choice, in the States! It's like the link Oryoki s=
ent
>  >> | me the other week, in relation to cables; super store but not
> practical
>  >> | for someone in the UK. We used to have choice like this in the UK, =
but
>  >> | since the accountants took over running the businesses, they've all
>  >> | disappeared.
>  >> | Many thanks for your input.
>  >> | Max
>  >> |
>  >> |
>  >> | Danny wrote:
>  >> | > Hello
>  >> | >
>  >> | > I had good luck with these folks: www.batteryjunction.com .
>  >> | >
>  >> | > 7.2V 4200mAh Flat NiMH Battery Pack for RC Cars with Tamiya OR
> Deans
>  >> Plug: http://www.batteryjunction.com/rc7-2v4200.html
> <http://www.batteryjunction.com/rc7-2v4200.html>
>  >> | >
>  >> | > I ordered these batteries and compatible charger for my FR2-LE.
>  >> | >
>  >> | > 7.2V 4200mAh Flat NiMH rc7-2v4200
>  >> | > Plug =3D Tamiya
>  >> | > Battery Pack for RC Cars
>  >> | > with Tamiya OR Deans Plug
>  >> | > Smart Universal Battery CHUN122
>  >> | > Pack Charger: 7.2V - 12V,
>  >> | >
>  >> | > So far, so good though I must confess I've not actually measured=

> the
>  >> usable battery time . Several hours....
>  >> | >
>  >> | > Prompt response to questions, delivery of items ordered.
>  >> | >
>  >> | > ( Disclaimer: No other association with Battery Junction other th=
an
>  >> finding them via an internet search, sending a note asking if this
> battery
>  >> was replaceable for the Tamiya and then placing an order ).
>  >> | >
>  >> | >
>  >> | >
>  >> | >
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