Old Nick......
Adding the extra NiCad cell as you suggested will give you a total of 4.8
V.... very close to what 3 fresh alkaline batteries will put out. An
eloquent solution that I have seen in some consumer equipment over the years
is to use (2) AAA cells and (2) 1/2AAA cells. The 1/2 cells obviously
won't have the capacity of a larger full size AAA cell, but the radio will
operate correctly with the voltage boost....... and all the batteries can
fit in the radio's battery compartment without the need for "ugly"
modifications and "add ons".
The "half" cells in the AAA size can be difficult to find but they are
available.......
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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