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kitbuilder · 01-16-2015, 08:58 PM

This may sound stupid but here goes. I bought a used Spektrum DMX 6i transmitter. It came with 4 AA Spektrum 1400Mah Ni-Mh batteries and a wall charger that fits into the charge jack on the side of the TX. Nowhere on those batteries does it say if they are rechargeable and I've read the manual twice, gone to the Spektrum website and checked their online specs and I can not find any info on those batteries. All that is printed on them is the size, voltage, rating, type but nothing to indicate if they are rechargeable.

Can someone help me out here before I try to charge them while they are in the radio and burn something up. . TIA

**williame3590** · 01-16-2015, 09:03 PM

Charge em Bill. They are good for about a year then get some better ones. Also, the wall wart charger that comes with the radio is not that great. You will find that over night is not enough. More like 20 to 24 hrs to bring them up.

Bill

kitbuilder · 01-17-2015, 07:54 AM

Thanks Bill - that's a relief to know. I was really concerned I would damage something if I charged them while they were in the TX. I prefer my Futaba shrink wrapped battery pack where I have a choice - charge in Tx or take out and charge/recycle on my Triton charger. Any recommendations for rechargeable AA size replacements?

**williame3590** · 01-17-2015, 08:01 AM

Look up Batteries America or just a good set of rechargables from the hardware store work well.

Bill

kitbuilder · 01-17-2015, 08:22 AM

Thanks Bill.

**scochrane** · 01-17-2015, 08:26 AM

I've recharged my in a Duracell wall charger, no problem. I have a digital SLR and the Specktrum batteries are the only one I can get to power it. Oh, they work in the transmitter too.

Wizzard · 01-17-2015, 10:03 AM

Be very careful as Spektrum does make both versions (rechargeable & non-rechargeable) of those batteries that say "Spektrum' on them. Just cause they came with the radio and charger does not make then a rechargeable battery....

**williame3590** · 01-17-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Wizzard

Be very careful as Spektrum does make both versions (rechargeable & non-rechargeable) of those batteries that say "Spektrum' on them. Just cause they came with the radio and charger does not make then a rechargeable battery....

Well how dumb is that. I have never seen the non-chargables come with that radio but I guess anything is possible today.

Bill

kitbuilder · 01-17-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wizzard

Be very careful as Spektrum does make both versions (rechargeable & non-rechargeable) of those batteries that say "Spektrum' on them. Just cause they came with the radio and charger does not make then a rechargeable battery....

.... and that is my concern!! I've just ordered 8 rechargeable AA Sanyo 2500Mah plus a matching Sanyo charger from Henry's Camera here in Ontario. Not being sure was driving me nuts

cosmith · 01-17-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kitbuilder

This may sound stupid but here goes. I bought a used Spektrum DMX 6i transmitter. It came with 4 AA Spektrum 1400Mah Ni-Mh batteries and a wall charger that fits into the charge jack on the side of the TX. Nowhere on those batteries does it say if they are rechargeable and I've read the manual twice, gone to the Spektrum website and checked their online specs and I can not find any info on those batteries. All that is printed on them is the size, voltage, rating, type but nothing to indicate if they are rechargeable.

Can someone help me out here before I try to charge them while they are in the radio and burn something up. . TIA

If they say Ni-Mh on them you are good to go regardless of brand...nickel-metal hydride is a rechargeable chemistry!

01-16-2015, 08:58 PM	#1
kitbuilder RCC Contributor ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Bill M. Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Elliot Lake, Ontario Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 10+ Feedback: 19 / 100% Posts: 368 Total Props: 1	Spektrum batteries - rechargeable?? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! This may sound stupid but here goes. I bought a used Spektrum DMX 6i transmitter. It came with 4 AA Spektrum 1400Mah Ni-Mh batteries and a wall charger that fits into the charge jack on the side of the TX. Nowhere on those batteries does it say if they are rechargeable and I've read the manual twice, gone to the Spektrum website and checked their online specs and I can not find any info on those batteries. All that is printed on them is the size, voltage, rating, type but nothing to indicate if they are rechargeable. Can someone help me out here before I try to charge them while they are in the radio and burn something up. . TIA __________________ Bill North Shore RC Modellers
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01-16-2015, 09:03 PM	#2
williame3590 Administrator ★ Site Supporter ★ ★ Site Supporter ★★ Administrator ★ I am: William A Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: York, on Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 129 / 100% Posts: 10,204 Total Props: 116	Re: Spektrum batteries - rechargeable?? Charge em Bill. They are good for about a year then get some better ones. Also, the wall wart charger that comes with the radio is not that great. You will find that over night is not enough. More like 20 to 24 hrs to bring them up. Bill __________________ ''engine hoarder''
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01-17-2015, 07:54 AM	#3
kitbuilder RCC Contributor ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Bill M. Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Elliot Lake, Ontario Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 10+ Feedback: 19 / 100% Posts: 368 Total Props: 1	Re: Spektrum batteries - rechargeable?? Thanks Bill - that's a relief to know. I was really concerned I would damage something if I charged them while they were in the TX. I prefer my Futaba shrink wrapped battery pack where I have a choice - charge in Tx or take out and charge/recycle on my Triton charger. Any recommendations for rechargeable AA size replacements? __________________ Bill North Shore RC Modellers
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01-17-2015, 08:01 AM	#4
williame3590 Administrator ★ Site Supporter ★ ★ Site Supporter ★★ Administrator ★ I am: William A Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: York, on Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 129 / 100% Posts: 10,204 Total Props: 116	Re: Spektrum batteries - rechargeable?? Look up Batteries America or just a good set of rechargables from the hardware store work well. Bill __________________ ''engine hoarder''
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01-17-2015, 08:22 AM	#5
kitbuilder RCC Contributor ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Bill M. Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Elliot Lake, Ontario Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 10+ Feedback: 19 / 100% Posts: 368 Total Props: 1	Re: Spektrum batteries - rechargeable?? Thanks Bill. __________________ Bill North Shore RC Modellers
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01-17-2015, 08:26 AM	#6
scochrane Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Stephen Cochrane Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Strathroy, ON Radio of choice: Spectrum DX6i # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 371 Total Props: 4	Re: Spektrum batteries - rechargeable?? I've recharged my in a Duracell wall charger, no problem. I have a digital SLR and the Specktrum batteries are the only one I can get to power it. Oh, they work in the transmitter too. __________________ MAAC 14842 Don't let the low number fool ya - just got back into flying after 30 yrs absence.
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01-17-2015, 10:03 AM	#7
Wizzard RCC Expert Contributor I am: Wayne S. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Feedback: 32 / 100% Posts: 852 Total Props: 6	Re: Spektrum batteries - rechargeable?? Be very careful as Spektrum does make both versions (rechargeable & non-rechargeable) of those batteries that say "Spektrum' on them. Just cause they came with the radio and charger does not make then a rechargeable battery....
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