[Yaesu] Aftermarket HT Batteries?

Wed, 9 Apr 2003 11:04:15 -0500 (CDT)

NiMH batteries will charge just as well on any charger made for
NiCD style....the LiOn batteries are the ones to be careful of..
they include a micro in the pack to prevent the pack from being charged too quickly or overcharged and the delta V or delta T style chargers most Ni style batteries use will NOT charge them properly...(I found out the hard way on that!)

Chris
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Sent: 04/09/03 12:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [Yaesu] Aftermarket HT Batteries?

> 
> The NiCad in my HT was tired so I priced replacement battery packs and
found 
the price range from $80 down to $40.  Then I tried a local battery shop
that 
rebuilds existing battery packs.  In my case, a small local battery outfit 

called Bulldog Battery Willoughby, OH (www.bulldog-battery.com) was 10
miles 
away and rebuilt the existing one for $21.  Great job Great price.  

I avoided NiMH batteries due to some reports of problems with NiCad
chargers 
not well suited for them. So rather than take a chance I stuck with
NiCads. 