Re: [IRCA] Batteries in my Supper Radio II OT

[Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Paul,


Anything is possible, but no leaking as far as I could tell. That is always the first thing I look for.


Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager


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From: IRCA <irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Paul B. Walker, Jr. <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] Batteries in my Supper Radio II OT

I had some Duracell D's get a bit hot and bloat and ruin a radio.

I would bet some $ that Patrick's radio got pretty warm over time.

Paul

On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 3:48 PM, Stewart, Joseph R <
RandyStewart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Russ Edmunds wrote:
> I'd not be overconfident that you have good Duracells. Over the past 2
> years I've had more Duracell AA and AAA cells leak fairly early in their
> useful lives. I've been checking my radios more frequently and removing the
> cells entirely for those not planned to be in use for anything longer than
> a few weeks. I've also started checking out some other brands.
>
> I've had a lot of Duracells leak lately as well--not sure what's up with
> them.  Like Russ says, we loyal Duracell users should maybe try other
> brands to be safe.  I had a Sony ICF-7600GR basically ruined by
> leaky/bloating batteries.
>
> Randy Stewart
> Arts Producer
> KSMU
> 901 S. National
> Springfield MO 65897
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