![]() Ok I know this is an old thread, but, it applies to my story so here it is. The only thing I can think of is an internal short suddenly appeared inside one of the batteries and caused heavy current to flow from the other 3 causing the massive heat. Luckily I caught it in time where the battery compartment wasn't too badly deformed. Upon opening the battery cover I saw the melted batteries and black holder. Finally able to tug it out and the battery cover was a little deformed. ![]() It was difficult to get the radio out of the leather case. I immediately unplugged the wall wart jack from the radio and shut it off. I grabbed the radio to get a closer look and WOW- it was pretty hot! That explained the weird display. The PSR500 comes with several accessories, including GREs standard set of two separate battery holders, a black one for alkaline batteries and a yellow one. I hit the light button on the radio to get some light on the display, and noticed that it was also unusually dim. I happened to look up at the display and noticed the LCD segments were much dimmer than usual. I had my radio plugged into the wall wart as usual. But today my batteries almost melted my radio. I use the Black battery holder (non-charging) and even went so far as to shutting off the charging time in the radio, just to play it safe. I always charge my NiMh batteries outside the Pro-106 externally. Click to expand.Ok I know this is an old thread, but, it applies to my story so here it is.
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