raymond miller wrote:

Hello,
N2NJK Ray Miller here (Williamsville, New York - next to Buffalo). I know
through the release, lifetime and their final exodus that these were quite
controversial radios with some hams. Best way of putting it is you either
loved them or didn't want to be anywhere near them. I have two of each and
found them to be a reasonably priced "workhorse" especially for me being
disabled and subsequently, on a bit of a tight budget.

I do seem to ramble on G!

At any rate, does any other person out here know if any of the cordless
telephone batteries R.S. has generally on hand would give me the correct
voltage and amperage? If so, which ones? OF COURSE, Keeping in mind like the
rest of the guys on a HT that the longest life between chages.

Sincerely & '73s

Raymond A. Miller
N2NJK


My 202 was cheap to buy and remains a "workhorse" after all my other
real workhorses are out to pasture. Check around for a "Batteries Plus"
franchise in your area. They will rebuild at a reasonable price. My last
NiCad pack busted apart in a "drop test." Now I use NiMH cells in an
alkaline battery pack with excellent results. Somewhere I saw an ad for
a NiMH pack and compatable charger for this radio, but can't recall
where. My 202 has never been in for repair and was used extensively
before the popularity of cell phones for commuting communication. I
think it contains an internal battery that should have failed by now,
but magically persists. Not very sexy but worth every penney!

Tom
KD6EVM