[Kenwood] RE: Current pricing for a battery change for the TS-850Sa/t

[k8vf_mark at centurytel.net]

Just a suggestion. I know the rig is an older rig, but I took out the 
battery in mine and routed two wires to the hatch on top and installed a 2 
battery holder for either AA or AAA cells.(I forget which)
Lasts forever and simple to change on your birthday if you want.

(The rig is already apart anyway)

Costs about 25 cents for the holder.

Yaesu had a similar setup on its FT980 with 4 batteries on the bottom.

Hey Manufacturers, please consider the consumer on this one?
Totally ridiculous to disassemble a rig to install a cheap battery in a 
difficult place.

My 2 cents.

Mark
K8VF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)" <aaron.hsu at nbcuni.com>
To: "I>Kenwood Reflector" <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] RE: Current pricing for a battery change for the 
TS-850Sa/t


> Joe,
>
> It's a relatively simple proceedure if you want to to it yourself.  Takes 
> about 1 hour if you've never done it before (or two if you're really 
> cautious) - most of the time is spent removing (and re-installing) screws.
>
> The "official" replacement battery is still available from PacParts for 
> $9.71 plus shipping.  It's basically a CR2450 lithium coin with mounting 
> tabs tack welded to it.
>
>  http://www.pacparts.com
>
> Search by "model number", bypass the login screen, select "kenwood" as the 
> manufacturer, and enter "ts850" as the model number.  The battery is one 
> of the few parts still available.
>
> And, if you want to send it out, I second the motion for Cliff @ Avvid.  I 
> think most of us are glad he's out of retirement!
>
>  http://www.avvid.com
>
>
> 73,
>
>  - Aaron, NN6O
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:56 PM
> Subject: [Kenwood] Current pricing for a battery change for the TS-850S 
> a/t
>
> Can anyone tell me what is the current price of taking
> a Kenwood TS-850S a/t to the Technician and having him
> changeout the Battery in the Kenwood TS-850S a/t.
>
> Mine is 13 years old..
>
> I hope that this is NOT a question that is not supposed
> to be on the Reflector.
>
> I live 75 miles north of Dallas, TX
>
> 73 Joe wa6axe
>
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