Our little VFD got a grant a couple years ago for radio equipment. The HT's are Kenwood 272g's with KNB15A batteries. We've just had an absolute rash of battery failures recently. Most common complaint is "I put it in the charger and it flashes red and won't charge"
2 questions:
1. Can I do anything to revitalize them?
2. How do I properly dispose of them?
Batteries are dying alll over the place
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Batteries are dying alll over the place
I don't know much about 2-way radios but I'm over 50 and can't remember not having one around. Everything from Buddy and Citi-fone to Icom and Kenwood.
Yes, you may be able to condition the batteries. There are many manufacturers of such battery analyzers/battery conditioners. We use the iTech ones, but there are many to choose from.
http://www.itecheng.com/BSSLMR.htm
Check with your local two-way or ham shop. We have a disposal service and usually dispose of customers' batteries for them. Unless it was a huge quantity, your local shop would probably be happy to toss them in the recycling bins for you.
http://www.itecheng.com/BSSLMR.htm
Check with your local two-way or ham shop. We have a disposal service and usually dispose of customers' batteries for them. Unless it was a huge quantity, your local shop would probably be happy to toss them in the recycling bins for you.
They are about 2 years old
Except for one new one that failed before putting in use they are all proven batteries. I was told the average life wold be about 2 years, which means 1-4 for some unknown reason. It's just that I have about a dozen setting n a box right now that one day just decided not to take a charge.
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I don't know much about 2-way radios but I'm over 50 and can't remember not having one around. Everything from Buddy and Citi-fone to Icom and Kenwood.
Re: They are about 2 years old
Interesting about them going at once. Regarding their lifespan, it all depends upon the individual cells' conditions, how many times and how they are recharged, temperature of the cells when being charged...... If I was the manufacturer I wouldn't give you a concrete LOS either because too many factors involved.n9gik wrote:I was told the average life wold be about 2 years, which meand 1-4 for some unknown reason.