Re: rechargable batteries

["Alexander Mcleod" <sandman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use Maha batteries in my ham radio handset and they are excellent.
Sandy

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Michelle LeFree" <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 8:40 AM
Subject: RE: rechargable batteries


>
> Hello, Harp_l'ers -
>
> Lots of folks have commented on rechargable batteries recently.  I'm an
avid
> amateur photographer and use a digital camera a lot.  Digital cameras are
> notorious battery hogs.  After encountering less than desireable results
> with over-the-counter batteries and chargers, I did a hefty amount of
> research on rechargeable batteries and chargers.  The concensus amongst
> knowledgeable digital camera users is that one company, Maha Energy, has
the
> lock on quality batteries and chargers.  I bought a Maha charger and two
> sets of 4 Maha rechargeable NiMH batteries two years ago and I am totally
> pleased with their performance.  I have yet to encounter a photo session
in
> which the two sets of fully charged batteries have failed to fulfill my
> needs, even outdoors in the dead of winter, and one set almost always
fills
> the bill.  Also, I have not yet needed to replace my original two sets of
> batteries after two years of steady use.  I won't bother mentioning the
> model numbers of my charger and batteries as Maha continually introduces
> improved models.  In my experience, the Maha stuff far exceeds the quality
> of over-the-counter (Wal-Mart-esque) batteries and chargers, and they
aren't
> much more expensive.  My store-bought Eveready charger and batteries
gather
> dust--not a very appealing price/performance ratio!  If you are seeking a
> better solution than your current rechargeable battery set-up, I highly
> recommend that you give Maha a serious look: http://www.mahaenergy.com/.
>
> Happy (wireless amplified) harping!
>
> Michelle
>
>
>
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