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

"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

"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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

In article , says...
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





It's kind of the joke/rule of ham radio, you never, ever, buy a battery
from the company that makes the radio, no matter who makes it. They are
almost always at least double what the same battery costs anywhere else.

A friend recently bought a new HT, and had the guy on the phone add two
batteries to the radio and charger he was originally buying, without
asking the price. When the radio came, the radio and charger were
cheaper than the two batteries were! He forgot about the rule.

BDK

In article , says...
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





It's kind of the joke/rule of ham radio, you never, ever, buy a battery
from the company that makes the radio, no matter who makes it. They are
almost always at least double what the same battery costs anywhere else.

A friend recently bought a new HT, and had the guy on the phone add two
batteries to the radio and charger he was originally buying, without
asking the price. When the radio came, the radio and charger were
cheaper than the two batteries were! He forgot about the rule.

BDK

In article , says...
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





Check out:


Periphex - Replacement Batteries for your HT
MAHA - Batteries & Accessories for your HT
W & W Associates - Replacement HT Batteries

There are cheaper places too, can't remember any of the company names
right now, no sleep...

BDK

In article , says...
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





Check out:


Periphex - Replacement Batteries for your HT
MAHA - Batteries & Accessories for your HT
W & W Associates - Replacement HT Batteries

There are cheaper places too, can't remember any of the company names
right now, no sleep...

BDK

Try www.batteries.com

--

... Hank

Hank: http://horedson.home.att.net
W0RLI: http://w0rli.home.att.net

"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

Try www.batteries.com

--

... Hank

Hank: http://horedson.home.att.net
W0RLI: http://w0rli.home.att.net

"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

You might see if you can find someone local that will rebuid the pack
for you.. Here in Mn I have had a couple of packs for an old Kenwood
TR2600 rebuilt for abt 1/2 the cost of a replacement..

Rod

You might see if you can find someone local that will rebuid the pack
for you.. Here in Mn I have had a couple of packs for an old Kenwood
TR2600 rebuilt for abt 1/2 the cost of a replacement..

Rod

I have two Alinco DJ-C5 radios that I use both at home for fun and at work
for monitoring business frequencies.
It's kind of the joke/rule of ham radio, you never, ever, buy a battery
from the company that makes the radio, no matter who makes it. They are
almost always at least double what the same battery costs anywhere else.

Safety/reality check:
The Alinco battery is built into the radio. There is no battery pack,
this is the 'credit card' radio with built-in battery.

This means that replacing the radio is easy: remove two screws,
take off the back cover.

The more serious issue (VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE) is that it's a
LiIon battary. Charging these is a lot more difficult than NiCd/NiMh
and wrongly trying to charge it could cause the thing to explode.
For this reason, the charger is specially built and doesn't easy fit
on other transceivers.
Don't try to charge LiIon cells on NiCd chargers w/o good fire insurance,
I don't know about the reverse.
At any rate, the voltage/capacity rating of the original pack is
probably very difficult to find with NiCd cells so stay with LiIon.

This is freaking me enough that I'd be very careful replacing it with
a battery of the same capacity (and probably size).
I think you will find that the market for replacement LiIon batteries
is a lot more complicated, for the safety issues above; you can't just
replace them easily.

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.

Hope this helps, 73

Geert Jan PE1HZG

I have two Alinco DJ-C5 radios that I use both at home for fun and at work
for monitoring business frequencies.
It's kind of the joke/rule of ham radio, you never, ever, buy a battery
from the company that makes the radio, no matter who makes it. They are
almost always at least double what the same battery costs anywhere else.

Safety/reality check:
The Alinco battery is built into the radio. There is no battery pack,
this is the 'credit card' radio with built-in battery.

This means that replacing the radio is easy: remove two screws,
take off the back cover.

The more serious issue (VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE) is that it's a
LiIon battary. Charging these is a lot more difficult than NiCd/NiMh
and wrongly trying to charge it could cause the thing to explode.
For this reason, the charger is specially built and doesn't easy fit
on other transceivers.
Don't try to charge LiIon cells on NiCd chargers w/o good fire insurance,
I don't know about the reverse.
At any rate, the voltage/capacity rating of the original pack is
probably very difficult to find with NiCd cells so stay with LiIon.

This is freaking me enough that I'd be very careful replacing it with
a battery of the same capacity (and probably size).
I think you will find that the market for replacement LiIon batteries
is a lot more complicated, for the safety issues above; you can't just
replace them easily.

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.

Hope this helps, 73

Geert Jan PE1HZG

Try
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

Try
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!

"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!

So where can I get this battery for less than $0.36 ea (the cost
of an AA)????

This radio resides in my shirt pocket. Even if I could find a rechargeable
AA lithium ion, it would not be for $0.36. It would not fit in my pocket as
nicely as a slimmer lithium ion battery such as the Pentax. A zinc-carbon
battery pack would retrograde both the size and performance of the radio.

Steve, W8IZ

So where can I get this battery for less than $0.36 ea (the cost
of an AA)????

This radio resides in my shirt pocket. Even if I could find a rechargeable
AA lithium ion, it would not be for $0.36. It would not fit in my pocket as
nicely as a slimmer lithium ion battery such as the Pentax. A zinc-carbon
battery pack would retrograde both the size and performance of the radio.

Steve, W8IZ

Bob Miller wrote:
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




Try this one;


H063048 6.3 ×30 ×48 800ma 3.7v

http://www.powerstream.com/liprism.htm

Bob Miller wrote:
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




Try this one;


H063048 6.3 ×30 ×48 800ma 3.7v

http://www.powerstream.com/liprism.htm

Thanks! Now to find a supplier in quantities less than 100.

73,
Steve, W8IZ

"Robert Kubichek" wrote in message
...
Try this one;


H063048 6.3 ×30 ×48 800ma 3.7v

http://www.powerstream.com/liprism.htm

Thanks! Now to find a supplier in quantities less than 100.

73,
Steve, W8IZ

"Robert Kubichek" wrote in message
...
Try this one;


H063048 6.3 ×30 ×48 800ma 3.7v

http://www.powerstream.com/liprism.htm