[K3PZN-List] Replacement for batteries with tabs

[Bill Mellema]

Scott:

Soldering directly to Lithium batteries is not recommended...it is 
dangerous since the battery could burst or ignite. I guess another 
point is why chance it when you get a fresh battery with soldering 
tabs for $5 - $6 ?

73's

Bill N3WM









At 03:47 PM 7/5/2008, Scott, KB3JQQ wrote:
> > Just FYI...I wanted to replace the RAM memory backup
> > battery in my
> > ICOM R71A receiver...it is a lithium with solder tabs for
> > the circuit
> > board. I discovered Battery Warehouse had the replacement
> > battery
> > without tabs but they have equipment to weld the tabs. I
> > ended up
> > with a exact replacement for $5.99.
>
>
>That's good to know. I needed one for my 2/440 rig and took some
>used solder braid and soldered my own tabs on a battery sitting
>on a wet paper towel with a 140 watt solder gun. It's still working
>after a year! The 2025 battery came from an old PC. I've got a bunch
>more 2025's. Should I get some tabs welded on?
>
>-Scott
>
>
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