Radio Batteries

[Racer 1966]

Since I run my r/cs a lot, I am wanting to go to rechargable batteries everywhere. So, if the rechargable batteries are 1.2v instead if 1.5v like the alkalines, will the lower voltage result in a lower range for the transmitter?
Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[jetmechG550]

No, they do provide a more consistent voltage over use where regular alkaline batteries start to drop and consistently drop off. I'm running a lipo pack in my Nomadio and I've yet to see the voltage move throughout an entire race day running two classes.

 

[psunitro]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, you and your Sensor.......yes I'm still jealous!
I use 2400 rechargeables, I have NO problems with them. Remember some chargers will not charge AA's.
here is where I got mine......
http://www.3epower.com/servlet/StoreFront

 

[jetmechG550]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, you and your Sensor.......yes I'm still jealous!

Ummm, I remember seeing someone had the opportunity to buy one too! LOL I got mine too late to make Team 007, I've sold like 3 people on them so far.

 

[Racer 1966]

Thanks for that info JetMech, but maybe my wording was unclear. What I meant by range is distance. Will it shorten the distamce you can drive before it quits responding to the transmitter signals?

 

[olds97_lss]

I haven't noticed a distance change. I've been running the same 8 radio shack 2000Mah NiMH cells in my radio for about 5 years. I charge them to 11.1v-11.3v and go out for a weekend of bashing. Around 11.1v is when they get barely warm.

 

[Nomadio_Sales]

We will have more NOMADIO team 007 slots open in May!