>>> ... and I never ever use rechargables in radio packs.
>>>> ROn(UK)
>>>
>>> Why? [if you wouldn't mind a newbie question...]
>>
>> See my multiple posts on the subject. For most presentation purposes,
>> the proven reliability of the good old alkaline--fresh out of the box--is
>> superior. One less thing to worry about in a complex and demanding
>> environment.
>>
>> The cost of having a show 'go down' is much more than that of fresh
>> cells...especially if the cost is losing your job.
>>
>
> What he said. The risk just isn't worth it for the price of a few
> batteries.
> There`s also the factor that some low end radio mikes seem to object to
> rechargable batteries (certainly nicads) It`s possibly the batteries
> internal resistance changing as it discharges.
> I`ve not really studied it, but when the rechargable discharges beyond a
> certain point, the transmitters agc seems to get screwed up and unstable,
> feedback is the result. Maybe someone with more technical understanding
> can explain.
>
> Ron(UK)
You don't need much technical understanding to know that NiCd & NiMh batteries have a lower terminal voltage.