"m II" wrote in message
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Stephen M.H. Lawrence wrote:

Oh, yeah, I'm taking the old FRG-7 along, with 100
feet of wire, and a big bunch of "D" sized batteries.
Just think: Two of my favorite pastimes, and I get
to combine them all at once!

How long do you get on a set of batteries? I've never tried them in that
radio. I've been thinking of getting a 12v gel-cell like used in
emergency lighting for powering the set. They don't spill like regular
lead acid batteries.


You can get a sealed lead-acid 12V battery that are made for portable depth
finders, comes with charger too and usually only $20. A bit smaller than a
motorcycle batter.