[Yaesu] FT-530 Battery Source/Info?

[Darryl J. Kelly]

Yaesu HT batteries are not the best, my first FNB25 failed under warranty, replacement
not much better. Currently have an HC-091NM-FNB25M from W & W Manufacturing
Co. It's a 7.2 1000mAh NiMH battery, about 3 years old now and still good. It
can be charged with either the wall wart or a drop in charger. Fit and finish
of battery to 530 is very good but not perfect, definitely good enough. I have
kept my 530 in a pouch from the beginning and it still looks like new. I tried
to open an original FNB-25 and couldn't get it cut cleanly, ended up throwing
it away. The batteries seemed to be potted in the case and I couldn't get them
out without tearing up the case. Also have an FNB-12 that holds AA cells of
any kind, they are not charged in place. Makes a good backup and voltage is
higher than 7.2. Hope this is of interest.
Darryl, KK5IB
Yaesu forever!
(except for a Ten-Tec Scout) 
>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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