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Are Alincos Throw-Away Radios? (Finding a DJ-C5 Battery)
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 |
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"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 The NP-60 battery looks like a close fit - 2-1/16x1-3/8x1/4". It's 3.6-3.7v, 900-1100mah, depending on which one you get (several brands). They can be found on eBay for less than $3! The NP-60 battery is an exact fit in the Yaesu VX-2R micro HT. Go to your local ham shop and check out the battery that comes with the VX-2R - it might work for you. The only problem I see is the higher capacity of the NP-60. I don't know what the Alinco charger would do to it. Still - at less than $3 a pop, I'd give it a try! 73's es gl de Ken KG0WX |
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"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 The NP-60 battery looks like a close fit - 2-1/16x1-3/8x1/4". It's 3.6-3.7v, 900-1100mah, depending on which one you get (several brands). They can be found on eBay for less than $3! The NP-60 battery is an exact fit in the Yaesu VX-2R micro HT. Go to your local ham shop and check out the battery that comes with the VX-2R - it might work for you. The only problem I see is the higher capacity of the NP-60. I don't know what the Alinco charger would do to it. Still - at less than $3 a pop, I'd give it a try! 73's es gl de Ken KG0WX |
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On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 14:47:39 -0500, "Steve Wolf"
wrote: Can anyone suggest a source for the battery shown at http://www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco/alinco%20battery.htm I bet this Alinco battery is also used as a camera battery. The question is how to find it. Radio Shack sells, literally, thousands of different battery types. Take yours to RS and see if they can match it. Bob k5qwg Thanks, Steve, W8IZ |
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On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 14:47:39 -0500, "Steve Wolf"
wrote: Can anyone suggest a source for the battery shown at http://www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco/alinco%20battery.htm I bet this Alinco battery is also used as a camera battery. The question is how to find it. Radio Shack sells, literally, thousands of different battery types. Take yours to RS and see if they can match it. Bob k5qwg Thanks, Steve, W8IZ |
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Ah yes...Radio-Shack.....you have questions.....we have batteries....they
will cross referance the battery to muffler for a 61 Rambler Ambassador wagon......good luck!.....Eddie "Bob Miller" wrote in message ... On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 14:47:39 -0500, "Steve Wolf" wrote: Can anyone suggest a source for the battery shown at http://www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco/alinco%20battery.htm I bet this Alinco battery is also used as a camera battery. The question is how to find it. Radio Shack sells, literally, thousands of different battery types. Take yours to RS and see if they can match it. Bob k5qwg Thanks, Steve, W8IZ |
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Ah yes...Radio-Shack.....you have questions.....we have batteries....they
will cross referance the battery to muffler for a 61 Rambler Ambassador wagon......good luck!.....Eddie "Bob Miller" wrote in message ... On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 14:47:39 -0500, "Steve Wolf" wrote: Can anyone suggest a source for the battery shown at http://www.w8iz.com/ham/alinco/alinco%20battery.htm I bet this Alinco battery is also used as a camera battery. The question is how to find it. Radio Shack sells, literally, thousands of different battery types. Take yours to RS and see if they can match it. Bob k5qwg Thanks, Steve, W8IZ |
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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. About all the HTs are that way. There are some second source battery suppliers. Not sure if they make one for that particular radio. Also it may be possiable to open the pack and replace the batteries. |
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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. About all the HTs are that way. There are some second source battery suppliers. Not sure if they make one for that particular radio. Also it may be possiable to open the pack and replace the batteries. |
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