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http://www.kendoo.com/index.asp I bought some batteries for an old Yaesu FT-411 at less than 1/2 of what Yaesu wanted. Kirby in Colorado KC0QPS "Steve Wolf" wrote in message ... Can anyone suggest a source for the battery shown at http://www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco/alinco%20battery.htm I have two Alinco DJ-C5 radios that I use both at home for fun and at work for monitoring business frequencies. I now need a new battery. Alinco parts quotes the battery at $48.00. The radio is worth $150 new. The battery represents one-third of the value of the radio. The local and Internet ham radio battery shops do NOT have this battery. Alternative ideas are also solicited. Obviously I don't want to carry a bulky pack but even something less expensive that can be taped to the back would be fine. For example, a Pentax L-LI8 pack (~$8.00!!!) could be taped to the back of the radio. That battery is shown at the bottom of the page. Where could I get a battery clip to allow me to easily install and remove such a replacement? Another replacement was found on page 1130 of the Mouser #617 catalog (part 521-7PN (at a cost of $6.72!!!)). It would fit inside the case but would it charge properly? I bet this Alinco battery is also used as a camera battery. The question is how to find it. Thanks, Steve, W8IZ |
There is some confusion. This battery pack isn't a plastic-encased slide-on
nickle cadium version containing individual cells. This is an internal pack. It is lithium ion. You can't solder to it. It is encased in stainless steel. On the other side it performs better. It lasts longer. It is "better behaved" than Ni-Cads ... as long as you don't mess with it .... then it blows up. Good suggestions so far: My own: The Pentax battery charged in the widely available Pentax charger. The tabs are copper. Andrew: A StarTac pack in a StarTac charger. Although $50 for the pack is the best way, I can buy eight Pentax batteries and a charger. For the same price I could throw seven of the Pentax batteries away and still have one battery either way. http:\\www.w8iz.com\ham\alinco\index.html 73, Steve, W8IZ |
There is some confusion. This battery pack isn't a plastic-encased slide-on
nickle cadium version containing individual cells. This is an internal pack. It is lithium ion. You can't solder to it. It is encased in stainless steel. On the other side it performs better. It lasts longer. It is "better behaved" than Ni-Cads ... as long as you don't mess with it .... then it blows up. Good suggestions so far: My own: The Pentax battery charged in the widely available Pentax charger. The tabs are copper. Andrew: A StarTac pack in a StarTac charger. Although $50 for the pack is the best way, I can buy eight Pentax batteries and a charger. For the same price I could throw seven of the Pentax batteries away and still have one battery either way. http:\\www.w8iz.com\ham\alinco\index.html 73, Steve, W8IZ |
$ 45 is outragous for the battery pack when you can get 4 of the AA cells
and a charger for under $ 20. That is one reason why I picked one digital camera over another brand. It used AA cells instead of a more expensive battery pack. Definitely a valid consideration. There's a lot to be said for sticking with commodity power solutions, especially if you're into emergency communications. Being able to refill your radio's power pack with AA's from the local drugstore can be a big advantage under adverse circumstances On the other hand, lithium-ion batteries have a significant advantage in terms of storage capacity per size and storage capacity per weight, compared with NiCd cells and batteries. I believe they also win out over NiMH - the margin is less but is still significant. I have an Icom T2H which I won in a raffle. I also have a Yaesu VX-5, with its pricey Li-ion battery. The T2H's battery holder, when stocked with generic NiNH batteries, weights just about as much as the whole VX-5 including power pack. -- Dave Platt AE6EO Hosting the Jade Warrior home page: http://www.radagast.org/jade-warrior I do _not_ wish to receive unsolicited commercial email, and I will boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads! |
$ 45 is outragous for the battery pack when you can get 4 of the AA cells
and a charger for under $ 20. That is one reason why I picked one digital camera over another brand. It used AA cells instead of a more expensive battery pack. Definitely a valid consideration. There's a lot to be said for sticking with commodity power solutions, especially if you're into emergency communications. Being able to refill your radio's power pack with AA's from the local drugstore can be a big advantage under adverse circumstances On the other hand, lithium-ion batteries have a significant advantage in terms of storage capacity per size and storage capacity per weight, compared with NiCd cells and batteries. I believe they also win out over NiMH - the margin is less but is still significant. I have an Icom T2H which I won in a raffle. I also have a Yaesu VX-5, with its pricey Li-ion battery. The T2H's battery holder, when stocked with generic NiNH batteries, weights just about as much as the whole VX-5 including power pack. -- Dave Platt AE6EO Hosting the Jade Warrior home page: http://www.radagast.org/jade-warrior I do _not_ wish to receive unsolicited commercial email, and I will boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads! |
In that light, $48 for a replacement is not that bad though still
expensive. Check the service manual (which is online), but I'd consider the original replacement. I suspect you had plenty of lifetime from the old battary. $ 45 is outragous for the battery pack when you can get 4 of the AA cells and a charger for under $ 20. That is one reason why I picked one digital camera over another brand. It used AA cells instead of a more expensive battery pack. |
In that light, $48 for a replacement is not that bad though still
expensive. Check the service manual (which is online), but I'd consider the original replacement. I suspect you had plenty of lifetime from the old battary. $ 45 is outragous for the battery pack when you can get 4 of the AA cells and a charger for under $ 20. That is one reason why I picked one digital camera over another brand. It used AA cells instead of a more expensive battery pack. |
$ 45 is outragous for the battery pack when you can get 4 of the AA cells
and a charger for under $ 20. That is one reason why I picked one digital camera over another brand. It used AA cells instead of a more expensive battery pack. That Pentax battery in the picture is the one that runs my tiny Pentax Optio-S. I can get them on eBay for a couple bucks. I have a number of batteries for it and they are cheaper than the AAs, last longer, and behave better. I was also **VERY** concerned and figured that I was going to get had on the batteries. I was pleasantly surprised. Even more so now that it appears the Pentax batteries will be powering my Alinco radios. Steve, W8IZ www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco |
$ 45 is outragous for the battery pack when you can get 4 of the AA cells
and a charger for under $ 20. That is one reason why I picked one digital camera over another brand. It used AA cells instead of a more expensive battery pack. That Pentax battery in the picture is the one that runs my tiny Pentax Optio-S. I can get them on eBay for a couple bucks. I have a number of batteries for it and they are cheaper than the AAs, last longer, and behave better. I was also **VERY** concerned and figured that I was going to get had on the batteries. I was pleasantly surprised. Even more so now that it appears the Pentax batteries will be powering my Alinco radios. Steve, W8IZ www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco |
"Steve Wolf" wrote in message ... : $ 45 is outrageous for the battery pack when you can get 4 of the AA cells : and a charger for under $ 20. : That is one reason why I picked one digital camera over another brand. : It used AA cells instead of a more expensive battery pack. : : That Pentax battery in the picture is the one that runs my tiny Pentax : Optio-S. I can get them on eBay for a couple bucks. I have a number of : batteries for it and they are cheaper than the AAs, last longer, and behave : better. I was also **VERY** concerned and figured that I was going to get : had on the batteries. I was pleasantly surprised. Even more so now that it : appears the Pentax batteries will be powering my Alinco radios. : : Steve, W8IZ : www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco So where can I get this battery for less than $0.36 ea (the cost of an AA)???? Please! |
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