So, what does one do about the "CAA approved" ICOM radios which use NICD or NIMH battery packs, which can deliver hundreds of amps on a short circuit and cause a very nice fire while at it? All high energy batteries are a hazard, if you puncture them or short-circuit them. That's life. Try shorting a decent size lead acid battery; the battery will probably not catch fire but the wire will do something pretty spectacular. If you want safety, power everything from a PP3
