Beacon Batteries

[surf88]

I stuck my extra Energizer Lithium batteries I had for my camera in my beacon last week when I was up in the ravine. I know that these kind of batteries are not recomended for some uses, does anybody know if they are ok to use in my beacon?

[skiyak777]

No, at least not for some beacons. I had some in my BCA tracker a few years ago and it would transmit, but not work in search mode. Thread:
http://timefortuckerman.com/forums/s...ithium+battery

[yuckster]

In addition, it's generally not recommended for most beacons (unless the instructions specifically state otherwise) because the lithium batteries have a sharp voltage cutoff as they grow dead, instead of a steady decline, and the battery meters aren't designed for this. suddenly your beacon goes dead without warning.

[Telemark]

Only Alkalines in beacons. That's what they are designed and more importantly calibrated for.

[BladeGirl]

I admit to disappointment upon reading this thread. I read the title too quickly and thought it was about bacon batteries.

-BG

[surf88]

Thanks. I'm glad I asked. I've got a Mammut (Barryvox Pulse) I'll have to check if theres any thing in the manual.