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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Nope, that wasn't safety talk in that particular
snippet. That was a rational comparison, and I stand by it...I don't see the
advantage.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As for my "vendetta", hmm. Well I just reread ALL
of the posts I have made on this subject....all 4 of them before tonight...and I
fail to see a vendetta against any particular battery reseller. Could you point
it out if you see it?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I do however have a LEGITIMATE gripe about certain
configurations of this "new" technology, more specifically in regards to it
being marketed to R/Cers as "SAFE". That is a relative term, and I do believe I
have illustrated it well.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you read that I have stepped beyond any
"protection", I strongly disagree. You simply put 2 paragraphs together out of
context, and formed YOUR own opinion. I am in no need of protection of any kind
whatsoever. This is a discussion list, for DISCUSSION, which is exactly what I'm
doing.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm not sure what other approach you would prefer,
besides just saying nothing at all, which I can't do and sleep at night. It's up
to you whether or not you take heed. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have done nothing but offered warnings, told a
true story, offered a comparison, and asked a question: what's the advantage and
is it worth the risk? I still fail to see your problem with it. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-Mike</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=adam.g@sasktel.net href="mailto:adam.g@sasktel.net">Adam Glatt</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, December 13, 2002 7:36
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Li-ion & Nimh</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"<FONT face=Arial size=2>Now let's look at what
benefit they really give you. Let's take, oh, lemme see....Duralite Plus is a
good example for this analogy. For a typical pattern application, the
pack to use is the 1900 mah pack. With regulator, it weighs between 4.5-5
ounces. How many flights do you get before recharge? 10 maybe? </FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now let's look at good ole archaic nicads. I have
an SR 1100 pack in my plane. Weighs about 4 ounces (LIGHTER than the
Duralites). I can get about 8-10 flights out of it, depending on what I'm
doing. After that I'm baked anyway. Now this plane has 6 digital servos. And I
have a 1600 pack here that weighs about 4 ounces as well.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So let me see. They are more expensive, they are
heavier, and they are a REAL hazard at burning you to the ground. Hmmm.....I
fail to see the advantage. Is it because they are the latest and the greatest?
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Someone enlighten me."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>That isn't safety talk, Mike.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>You stepped beyond the protection of constructive opinion and
journalism. Your personal vendetta against these technologies, and more
specifically certain battery resellers, became clear in the email I responded
to.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I can't make you drop it, Mike, and I can't be in charge of declaring
whether or not your continued 'activism' is effectually useful, but I
thought it was time for you to reivew your own posts on this discussion group
and perhaps develop a new approach.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>You did review, so my self-appointed task - which I thought would be
in _your_ best interests - was successful, and I can be content with
that. My intrusion is complete.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>(It says my name in the 'From:' field)</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=kerlock@attbi.com href="mailto:kerlock@attbi.com">Mike Hester</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> December 13, 2002 11:03 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Li-ion & Nimh</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Nahh,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>On second thought, it's not aiight. Not one
bit.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I haven't stepped beyond the protection of
anything. And if I had, WHO CARES???? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Did I say something you didn't like? Or are you
just "tired of it"? If you are, nobody is forcing you to read it. You'd be
better served by keeping your comments to yourself, unless you have
something of substance to add.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Obviously, there's an issue to be discussed. A
safety issue, among other things. Is there some reason you have for not
wanting us to discuss it? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm sure there's plenty of others who feel the
same way you do. That's fine with me, discuss whatever you want to and I can
garauntee I won't be telling you to "drop it" in a roundabout
way.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>But maybe, just MAYBE one person out there
might read this and say "oh dang maybe I should be careful". And just MAYBE
he will keep from losing his life. Would that be ok with you?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Your attitude about this astounds me, it really
does.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mike Hester</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=kerlock@attbi.com href="mailto:kerlock@attbi.com">Mike Hester</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, December 13, 2002 8:03
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Li-ion & Nimh</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Aiight.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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