GP Cells 1100mah, Intellect 1400mah and Elite 1500mah Packs

For best performance, charge these cells at 1.5 amps or less.  These cells can be charged at 2amp, but they must be watched to make sure they do not get too hot.

Transmitter, Receiver Packs and Runtime 2600mah Packs

2600mah packs will work the best when charged at 1/2 amp.  With these packs you are looking for runtime not punch.  A 2600mah pack will take about 5 hours to charge if it is completely dead.  If you charge a transmitter pack this way it should last you at least 2 days of racing with no trouble at all.  A 2600mah receiver packs should last you ALL DAY when charged this way.

1400mah and 1500mah Receiver Packs

These packs work best when charged at 1/2 amp or less.  With these packs you are looking for runtime not punch.  A 1500mah packs will take about 3 hours to charged when completely dead.

Some charge should be left in NI-MH cells if you don't plan on using them for more than a week.   Some performance will decrease after long periods of inactivity.  The packs should be cycled a couple of times after a longer period of storage.  Cycling packs are done by charging and then discharging.  Packs should be discharged at 2 amps.