KX3 batteries

[Eric Norris-2]

According to the A123 data sheet, their LiFePO4 batteries charging lifetime
counted a charge cycle as 100% of capacity, whether you recharged them 25%
four times or 100% once.  I can't speak for NiMH.

73 Eric WD6DBM
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[Bob N3MNT]

I would guess that max # of charge cycles never comes into play in most Ham
Radio related battery failures.  It is more than likely that it is simply
age or abuse.  Over the years I doubt if 5% of my battery failures were due
to exceeding the number of charge cycles.  



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[Charlie T, K3ICH]

If that charge cycle theory floating around were true, an average car
battery wouldn't make it three years in a commuter vehicle.
Not sure I buy into that as my plain old (cheap)  #24 car batteries I use
with a solar charger typically give me over 10 years of service.

73, Charlie k3ICH




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I would guess that max # of charge cycles never comes into play in most Ham
Radio related battery failures.  It is more than likely that it is simply
age or abuse.  Over the years I doubt if 5% of my battery failures were due
to exceeding the number of charge cycles.  



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