for the ones running this radio what type of life battery will work other than the 40.00 one from tower and amain will work?and do u recommend even using another type of battery.

tia

paul

I wouldn't know since I and others I know all use the $40 battery from tower.

I've used these rechargable AA's in my 4PL for a while now and they work great for half the price. Just make sure if you go that route, you buy the higher quality ones like what I linked to and not the cheap grocery-store ones that won't hold the voltage high enough long enough.

Regular AAs will last a long time before they need replacing, I'd just stick with those if you don't want to fork over the money for a LiFe. AA NiCds are nice too if you can find a good deal on them. I use AA NiCds in all my TV remotes, usually have to recharge them about once every 3 months or so.

Never had an issue with voltage or time from using normal AA's. Personally don't see the need to buy another battery that needs to be charged

thanks for the info