[Yaesu] FT-530 Battery Source/Info?

[Jerry Kincade]

I like the WW stuf too. I bought a 2200 mah NiMH pack for my FT-530 from WW
about 3 years ago, it works great and has held up just fine using one of
their modular chargers. I've never been able to run it down! BTW, I tried to
get the old stock battery case apart with the idea I'd replace the cells.
Forget it, unless you have access to some C-4. I destroyed mine trying to
open it up. :-)
73, Jerry W5KP

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Gerke" <jgerke@pulse.net>
To: "Brian P. Mileshosky" <n5zgt@swcp.com>
Cc: <yaesu@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 4:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-530 Battery Source/Info?


> 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
> >
> > Amateur Radio Station N5ZGT - N5ZGT PBBS, 145.01 MHz
> > ARRL Life Member, NorCal #1700, QRP-L #580, AK/QRP #125
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> >
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