"Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote in message
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If it fits it should work. Volts is volts...
Only if you want a fire. The R-5000 uses a RECHARGEABLE battery. Replacing
it with a regular one will cause it leak and possibly explode.
You might also check the Kenwood R5000 group on Yahoo.
Good advice. Look in the archives for this exact subject.
Geoff.
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The charging circuit is connected to the battery via a small connector.
Disconnect the charger and the regular lithium will be just fine and last as
long as it would in any of the other Kenwood rigs which don't use
rechargeables. I don't have mine anymore so I can't give you details of the
connector location, but if you can read a circuit diagram and board layout
it is easy to find.
Dave