[Yaesu] FT-530 Battery Source/Info?

[Jim Gerke]

Brian,

My experience, FWIW.......

I have used W&W Associates (also known as Battery Tech) and Batteries
America (fomerly Mr. Nicad).

Over the past ten years or so, I've bought both NiCd and NiMH batteries
from W&W and have had good luck. Also, their warranty service is great.
On the two occasions when there has been a problem, I returned the
defective batery to them and they sent a brand new replacement, no
questions asked. Both types of batteries can be charged with no problem
using the radio manufacturer's drop-in rapid charger.

On the other hand, I bought my first ever batteries from Batteries
America at our annual hamfest last June and have been very disappointed.
I purchased several NiMH batteries and have nothing but trouble trying
to charge them in the radio manufacturer's drop-in rapid charger and
with a Maha charger that can charge both NiCd and NiMH.

73, Jim, K5QL

"Brian P. Mileshosky" wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I own both the FT-530 HT and its little brother, the FT-416, which both use
> the same battery packs.  All of my packs have lost their charge capacity
> completely, and I'm wanting to replace them.
> 
> I know there are many after-market battery companies out there -- MAHA, NiCd
> Lady, etc.  I have no experience with any of them, but it looks like I will
> have to if I want to get new packs.  Who should I go through?  My desires
> include a high-quality battery that will take care of me for as long as
> possible, and a battery pack that actually fits when I slide it on/off the
> radio.  Do any of you have recommendations based on actual experience?  If
> so, please share!
> 
> On another hand, I can always crack the packs I already own and replace the
> batteries within.  I have never done this before, and some info would be
> appreciated in that regard.  But then comes the same desire -- a
> high-quality set of replacement batteries that will take care of me for as
> long as possible.  Also, do companies do this, or do I crack the cases
> myself?  How can I go about doing that carefully?
> 
> I like NiMH batteries because of their lack of memory and ability to charge
> anytime.  Will I need new chargers for these batteries, or will the "stock"
> FNB-25 and FNB-27 charger suffice? Any help with all of this would be
> appreciated!
> 
> 73,
> Brian, N5ZGT
> Albuquerque, NM
> 
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