I should have clarified, I am actually picking up 14 channels total. I was just referring to the 4 major OTA networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC), out of which I pick up 3.
Vipon has several Lux Pro lights for $5. I ordered them for Christmas gifts next year. Great gifting lights for parents and older people who only run alkaline batteries.
It is… if they have at least 80% of the possible charge…
Trying to figure out how I can test the capacity with the chargers I have… Not usually trying to test primary batteries.
I do have an Opus (3400 which is the same as the 3100 v2). The discharge cuts off at 2.8V which doesnt do much when I’m testing for capacity on a primary lithium cell. A primary lithium will drop to that level after a VERY short period of time. The discharge is modeled for a Lithium Ion which makes sense.
Unless I’m mistaken, there is no way to set continuous discharge to obtain full capacity.
Got a coupon code from Vipon for the 16 and 20 count and think I spent less than $10 with the 10% off coupon. Got them and I don’t even have a dedicated cr123 light. Might sell them to my boss since he has a couple of Surefire lights that take them.
I have a RC hobby charger, if anyone could tell me a reasonable or industry standard for current and cutoff voltage I am willing to test one to know the true capacity…
It’s rated at 1,450mAh and .5a discharge rate is about .3c will be good enough, as to cut-off voltage I would personally choose 2.8v since a lot of members has the Opus and it cuts off at 2.8v too, that way there can be a bit of ‘standardization’, so to speak.
I am curious to know too, since I also ordered a pack of 20.
I am thinking a 500 ma discharge and a cutoff at 1.8v as he did, I am scheduled to receive them tomorrow, will test 1 and see how it goes, hopefully it will be a good battery
I busted out my hobby charger. Didnt think of that route earlier until someone mentioned it.
I ran one through at 500ma. A bit off of the 1450mah spec’d for the batteries if you consider working voltage — but to 0 it meets expectations. I expected it to be less… For the price and my expected application, I’m good with it.
Just got my 20 today. Do Not use these in anything that will drain more than 500mAh. Tried one in my Clone OTR M3 build with Fet+1 ramping IOS. Cell only pulled 800mAh and dropped FAST, blinked to LVP in a few seconds. Cell continued getting warmer for a minute after it was out of flashlight. Not good.
Bad part is I don’t have anything to use them in that is low drain.