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Old 05-31-2010 | 09:30 AM
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Ok I have a Duratrax Intellipeak Twin pulse charger. On my charger instructions it says it can charge a transmitter at 1.0 A. But thing is it reads 1.0A for 8 cell transmitters. But can I charge my Spektrum 4 cell transmitter with it? Here below I have the specs my charger has. I have the Spektrum DX3S that uses 4 "AA" batteries. Thanks

SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number:....................................... DTXP4150
Input Voltage........................................ 110V AC or 11-15V DC
Peak Charger 1 Pulsed Output............. 3.5A for 6-7 cell (7.2-8.4V) batteries,1.0A for 8-cell (9.6V) AA Tx batteries*
Peak Charger 2 Pulsed Output............. 3.5A for 6-7 cell (7.2-8.4V) batteries
Fast Charge Initiation............................ automatic upon battery connection
Fast Charge Termination....................... peak detection for each port
Trickle Charge Rate...............................100mA (50mA for Tx's*)
Battery Types........................................ nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
Peak Charger 1 Status Indicator........... multi-function red LED
Peak Charger 2 Status Indicator........... multi-function yellow LED
Output Connectors................................. standard connectors
Case Size.............................................. . 3.7 x 3.2 x 5.1 in (95 x 80 x 130 mm)
Weight .................................................. ..4.6 lb (2069 g)
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Old 06-01-2010 | 05:06 AM
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It is not supposed to. It is 6 cell minimum. I'll charge 4 AA with it if you want and see how it does. I'm guessing it will turn off right away or never.
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