eight batteries VS. four ??

[mike slaw4all]

since buying a 705, i've noticed that models such as the safari and other brands like whites use eight batteries instead of four. does anyone know the reason for this??

maybe Old Longhair will chime in but i'd welcome a response from anyone.

thanks,

mike.

 

[Old Longhair]

It basically all boils down to the power demand of the processor Mike.
Over simplified; the Safari for instance, is an FBS machine that has a huge processor for handling multi-frequencies, compared to the V-Flex single frequency processor(s). The engineers have to provide not only sufficient power to run the processor, but to do so for an acceptable amount of time. They could have designed them to work with only four batteries, but you'd have been changing them every 5-6hrs instead of 10-12.

 

[mike slaw4all]

WOW, now that is service!!!!

thanks VERY much for the explanation. what you said makes sense, also makes me feel better.

thanks again,

mike.

 

[morelic55]

Squeeze a Etrac into a X-terra housing.............WOW!!!!!!

 

[DELETED USER (Emmitt)]

I love the fact that my machine only takes 4 batteries! I usually go to the big box store and buy the sixty pack of alkaline batteries. 17 bucks and some change. Lasts me so long! Happy hunting all. Emmett

 

[Bonel]

For 17 bucks you could buy the NiZn recheargebles from Powergenix Emmett. After the first charge, they lasted about 18 h of hunting. And they recharge in 3 to 5 hours.
Lets keep the planet clean guys !

Good luck in your hunts !