NiMH batteries in a 2-way radio
Jo
one I really like. This particular one works on three AAA alkaline
batteries. For $10 more I can get the same radio but with rechargeable
NiMH batteries and a recharger. The recharger just plugs right into
the radio. Since I already have rechargeable batteries I figured I'd
get the cheaper one without the recharger. I was looking at the
instructions and it says this: Only use our NiMH battery.
Does that mean I'm only supposed to use their NiMH battery if I'm
using the recharger? Or does it mean I shouldn't use any NiMH battery
at all? I don't see why there would be a problem if I charge my
batteries in my own separate charger then use them in the radio. I
contacted customer service but I really don't trust any customer
service representatives to give me an honest answer. They're just paid
to say whatever will make the company more money.
William Sommerwerck
They want you to use their batteries with their recharger because A: they
know their batteries will work properly with their recharger, and B: they
want you to spend more money.
But there's nothing wrong with using NiMH cells from somebody else, in
another charger.
mark
Use what you have can't hurt.
Michael Kennedy
"Nelson" <nel...@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:0001HW.C5E7F962...@news.astraweb.com...
> On Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:03:53 -0400, mark wrote
> (in article <49C13789...@lafn.org>):
> other than those included in the sealed pack, the battery indicator
> registers only "partly charged" even when they are fully charged; and
> they don't seem to last as long. Might have something to do with the
> voltage. I know NiCad are only 1.2 and register low if the device is
> expecting alkaline 1.5's.
>
> --
> Nelson
Yes that is true.. But your radios are designed for rechargeables. As long
as they are the same type of cells (NIMH) you shouldnt have any problems.
Its not like the company makes their own special batteries to go with the
radios. At best they buy batteries from some chinese company and pay them
to lable the batteries with a custom logo. Like this "Danger:These are the
only batteries you can use with this radio. If other battiers are used this
device will explode."
gree...@neo.rr.com
They may not have their own special batteries, but they may have a
pack that contains 5 NiCD cells vs 4 alkalines. ...both approx 6
volts. (That's a general comment... I don't know about Motorola
Talk-Abouts).
GregS
The FRS radios I like opperate off AA and have a manual volume control.
Thats how my Icom FRS is. I have a pair of Midland FRS/GMRS
that opperate off AAA and have a silly PB volume control. Just awfull.
I can only say it migh be about battery mahr. Its is VERY nice though to have a charging
stand.
greg
jakdedert
> I have a couple of Motorola Talk-Abouts. When I use rechargeables
> other than those included in the sealed pack, the battery indicator
> registers only "partly charged" even when they are fully charged; and
> they don't seem to last as long. Might have something to do with the
> voltage. I know NiCad are only 1.2 and register low if the device is
> expecting alkaline 1.5's.
>
alkaline or NiMH batteries. Check yours for same....
jak