The truth is, MRC released (a long time ago) The 969. It claimed to charge nimh, nicd, and lipo.

Well, the charging algorithym for lipo with the 969 was unnacceptable, it was not the CC/CV method used by all chargers today. The charge was based off your estimate of how much mah was left in the battery. Well, when people had flamethrowers on table tops, they complained obviously.

There was a recall for the 969's, and they were exchanged for 977's, ones that ARE indeed lipo safe.

Orion decided to put a disclaimer on thier packs saying not to use with MRC brand. This applies only to the 969 charger.

I've owned a 977, and the newest 989 (Nine Eight Nine) charger, and they have charged my lipo's very reliebly every time. The only bad thing about MRC was the 969 charger.

Cheers!