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VHF Batteries 9.6 volts
I have an old VHF radio model BLACK HAWK but the battery pack wont take a charge. Manufacturer defunct. Tried Maplins, but the pack they for a racing car was correct votage ,but a different layout. I need 4 batteries side by side, with another layer of 4 batteries on top. I did try soldering the batteries to the correct configuration, only to realize that the Maplin batteries are slightly bigger, and with my lumpy soldering wouldnt fit the radio! Any ideas?
thks spits

 

[Guest]

Find a bin. Put old radio in bin. Find a chandlers. Buy new radio from chandler.

Try MES, Windward Marine, Sea Teach or Mailspeed Marine.

Regards,

Peter
http://www.mistressofmourne.com

 

[extravert]

RS supply a much larger range than Maplin. Try them. Shame to throw it away if only the batteries are dead.

 

[dickh]

Try www.cellpacksolutions.com who made packs - I've never used them so don't know what they are like. I used a company called Allbatteries a few years ago for batteries for a EPIRB, which were extortionate from the manufacturer but I have'nt got their address. I'll try and get it for next week.

dickh
I'd rather be sailing...

 

[dickh]

Or try www.allbatteries.com these are the people I used about 4 years ago - a bit slow but the price was right.

dickh
I'd rather be sailing...

 

[Robin2]

Look in a model airplane magazine. Electric power is now quite common. Several suppliers will make up battery packs or supply individual cells in a variety of physical sizes.

 

[Guest]

Many thanks to all for suggestions, much appreciated.
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