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I have just become the owner of a (new) Futaba 4-channel FM transmitter
and corresponding receiver.  This is my first R/C radio set.  I would
like to cycle both battery packs a couple of times before their first
flight, to get an estimate of their capacity.

I have also been told this is a good idea for new NiCd's anyway.
Opinions?

I need an inexpensive method to discharge the packs, ie. simple resistor
and miniature light bulb method.  Can anyone supply a schematic and a
parts list?  Is there an archive for this sort of information?

Thanks for your help.

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Martin Gallant <martyg@bnr.ca> 214-684-5532 (ESN 444)
The above opinions are my own, not necessarily those of my employer.