NiCad Batteries

Today while at the ham swap meet I observed the effects of Y2K preparation. Generators showed up for sale with signs saying for Y2K. 6 months ago there were many vendors selling cheap NiCad single cell battery surplus, used and new. Now the surplus supply and the used supply has virtually disappeared and there is only new. It was this way last month in July of 1998 when I went to the swap. The was only one vendor left selling NiCads and Nickel Metal Hydrides.

I can only attribute all this to Y2K or pole shift preparations. Shortages on other items could be just around the corner. There were plenty of sealed lead acid or gel-cells batteries. However, the longer lasting more desirable NiCad have not been present for at least the last several months. I suspect the disaster preparedness stores with their canned and dried food supplies have stared to feel the effects of Y2K fever.

Ofered by Mike.