Don:
I think you are ok with the wall charger if you leave it in a little longer
than the maximum charge time, but again, as I have said a number of times on
this list, don't do this if you are charging the battery with another DC
power source like an external power supply. I did that, and did end up
cooking the original lythium ion battery pack that came with the rig.
Oh well, what do they say: "Live and Learn".
Take care, and best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 9:47 PM
Subject: Re: thf6a temperature while charging
> Thanks Tom,
>
> In reading the manual, it implies that leaving the battery on charge after
it is fully charged will shorten the life of the battery. With all the
protection circuits
> around these days, that does sound a bit strange, and your experience
makes much better sense to me.
>
> Don W6SMB
>
> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:30:21 -0400, Tom Behler wrote:
>
> Actually, I think the supplied wall charger shuts down once the radio
is
> fully charged. I know if I keep mine plugged in without using it for, say
12
> hours, the battery is fully charged and the rig itself is cool.
>
> Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 12:39 AM
> Subject: Re: thf6a temperature while charging
>
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > That's probably one reason why the manual says to disconnect the charger
> once the radio has a full charge.
>
> > Don W6SMB
>
> > On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:00:57 -0400, Dave Marthouse wrote:
>
> > Hi Don,
>
> > I was surprised when I originally bought my TH-F6A and noticed this same
> > affect. Don't worry about it. It is normal. I've had the radio since
> > October of 2001 and it has given me great service.
>
> > Dave Marthouse N2AAM
> > [log in to unmask]
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Don Bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:16 PM
> > Subject: thf6a temperature while charging
>
>
> > > I've had several handhelds over the years and they all get slightly
warm
> > while charging, but it seems the thf6a gets a bit warmer than most. Not
> > really hot, but
> > > definitely warm. I'm assuming this is normal. Right?
>
> > > Don W6smb
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