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[RC] IronMan GPS - The Winters, Cheryl or Randy

   Yes the GPS unit of the Timex speed and distance watch eats batteries.
We use rechargeables and change them often.  The biggest hassle is making
sure you always have a set ready to go.  We have enough for three or four
sets.  If they sit around too long they lose some of their charge.  Using a
"quick charger" to recharge them will get them charged in a couple of hours.
Randy Winter 

In a message dated 12/15/2003 7:01:20 AM Pacific Standard Time,
kskf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Which battery (if I get one I will go ahead and get a spare) - the watch
battery or the GPS unit?

The Iron Man eats batteries IMO. I have to replace them every couple rides.
It uses the 3  AA batteries. I had 6 hours on the last batteries I used
before
it flaked out near the end of a training ride. ANyone else have this
problem?
Does keeping in "monitor" mode eat more battery power than if you keep it on
the Odometer?

Mel


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