Recall of Ortovox M1 and M2

I see that Ortovox have issued a recall of some models of the M1 and M2
transceiver.

Apparently there is a rare condition whereby some brands of AA batteries
might disconnect when the unit is subjected to a jolt.

see http://www.ortovox.com/typo7/index.php?id=58&L=1


Mike
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On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:44:02 +0100, Mike Clark
wrote:

I see that Ortovox have issued a recall of some models of the M1 and M2
transceiver.

Apparently there is a rare condition whereby some brands of AA batteries
might disconnect when the unit is subjected to a jolt.

see http://www.ortovox.com/typo7/index.php?id=58&L=1

Not a good thing in a device that needs high reliability.

This does happen with a variety of electronic devices when subjected
to shock or vibration. Early Garmin eTrex GPS units, for example.

The root problem is that the device maker has to allow for the
extremely wide variation in dimensions from brand to brand of
batteries. If they design it snugger, then certain batteries will not
even fit.

Two options:

Add a tiny bit of foam behind the batteries and/or inside the battery
cover.

Find a battery brand that does not shake loose in that device, and
stick with it.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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