"Bob M." wrote in message
news:iZMIb.247477$_M.1132966@attbi_s54...
"Tim Wescott" wrote in message
...
I'm working on getting active again, and I need batteries for my two
handhelds. I've got a Yaesu FT-23R and an ICOM 24-AT. I've found
batteries
on the web for the FT-23R, but I've not had success with the 24-AT. I
see
packs for the ICOM 2-AT, which I believe would fit the 24-AT, but I'd
like
to _know_ before I plunk down a whole bunch of $$.


Do you really want to get a new battery for an old rig?

A new battery = $50 or so.
A new single-band HT = $125

If your old rigs can't do CTCSS tones, then chuck them. Most repeaters in
big cities require such tones.



Try the "Battery Lady"; I think she's out of California... I saw her
recommended somewhere else and ordered a new battery pack for my old Yaesu
HT. Its a small "Mom & Pop" operation, but the prices were good and I was
satisfied with the product. I think the $50 estimated above was a little
pessimistic. I got my new battery pack for ~$35, but I was able to salvage
the old battery pack case, so that saved me some money.

Jason
KB5URQ