7 Jan
2003
7 Jan
'03
7:04 p.m.
If they are typical Nickel-Cadium (NiCd) type cells, then yes, 4-5 years is the norm. I now have Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMh) battery packs by MAHA and they have lasted much longer.
In my experience, the NiCd conditioners never worked for me. If there is a battery-pack that takes off-the-shelf batteries (e.g., AA, C, D) I would get one of those as well. I have them for my HT's and they've saved me.
73's, :-) neil, KE6DCJ