Well...
Logical@aol.com
XXX, 26 Dec 1995 18:59:22 -0400 (EDT)
<<Does anyone know of adverse effects caused by using a flash card besides draining the batteries faster?>>
The FlashCards need something like a 300 volt power spike when you insert them... Or some such, so if your main batteries are low, they will suck up what's left from them, and possibly move onto your backup battery, causing data loss.
Not fun eh? Using a FlashCard will work fine, just be sure your batteries are fresh when you are using it.
-L