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Michael A. Terrell wrote:

It makes a lot more sense to remove the lithium cell and short out
the battery holder.

There is a difference between an explanation making sense, and doing it.
:-)

Besides, that may not be possible, it may be an integrated CMOS chip and
battery.

Geoff.


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Geoffrey S. Mendelson, N3OWJ/4X1GM/KBUH7245/KBUW5379
In 1969 the US could put a man on the moon, now teenagers just howl at it. :-(