Connecting batteries in parallel is not a good idea.
They will begin to discharge each other.


I agree with that. Plus, if that guy plans on using the IC-735
transmitter at anywhere near its full power capability, even 2 4.5AH
batteries paralleled would be insufficient current capability. I don't
understand why someone would want to go to such lengths to use a bunch of
NiCd cells when the cost of a small automotive or motorcycle 12V lead acid
battery isn't that much, and would work much better.



Ed

"larry" wrote in message . cable.rogers.com...
This responce is to both Bob and Ed...

Actually my plan is to parallel at least 2, if not more, of these nicad
batteries together...

With your comments I think I may start out at 10 cells....

Thank you, muchly, for your input....appreciated...

Larry ve3fxq

Even that won't last too long. Myself, I wouldn't bother with those
small batteries unless you only plan to be on for a short time. Even
if you used 10 of the 7 amp/hr batteries, thats only 70 amp/hrs. Not
really too much for a 100w out HF rig. You have to worry about the
voltage drop/stability also, which BTW , Icoms are picky about.. Might
run the smaller 2m radio ok though..I use lead acid batteries for 100w
HF rigs. Preferably deep cycle, but a car battery will do fine as long
as you don't let it discharge too much to damage it. I run my ic-706
on a car battery and automatic charger here in the house.
MK

"larry" wrote in message . cable.rogers.com...
This responce is to both Bob and Ed...

Actually my plan is to parallel at least 2, if not more, of these nicad
batteries together...

With your comments I think I may start out at 10 cells....

Thank you, muchly, for your input....appreciated...

Larry ve3fxq

Even that won't last too long. Myself, I wouldn't bother with those
small batteries unless you only plan to be on for a short time. Even
if you used 10 of the 7 amp/hr batteries, thats only 70 amp/hrs. Not
really too much for a 100w out HF rig. You have to worry about the
voltage drop/stability also, which BTW , Icoms are picky about.. Might
run the smaller 2m radio ok though..I use lead acid batteries for 100w
HF rigs. Preferably deep cycle, but a car battery will do fine as long
as you don't let it discharge too much to damage it. I run my ic-706
on a car battery and automatic charger here in the house.
MK