On May 20, 2025, at 3:58?PM, n4buq via groups.io <n4buq@...> wrote:

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Nice!? I wasn't aware of their site.? I've gotten in touch with them regarding a CR1220 with tabs.

Thanks!

Barry - N4BUQ

Take a look at Batteries America (). They can probably supply what you need.?

Tony - W9JXN?

On May 20, 2025, at 9:26?AM, n4buq via groups.io <n4buq@...> wrote:

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so I'm looking for a bit of help. ?Is there an appropriate group for older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am having no luck finding a suitable replacement. ?If someone can point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

Take a look at Batteries America (). They can probably supply what you need.?

Tony - W9JXN?

On May 20, 2025, at 9:26?AM, n4buq via groups.io <n4buq@...> wrote:

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so I'm looking for a bit of help. ?Is there an appropriate group for older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am having no luck finding a suitable replacement. ?If someone can point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

Spot-weld the tabs yourself:

AMAZON - Docreate Hand-Held Spot Welder, 5.5KW, $30

73 de Andrew/N5ASE

On Tue, May 20, 2025 at 2:59?PM n4buq via <n4buq=[email protected]> wrote:

I didn't know that could be done as a service like that.? We have a Batteries Plus but not sure if they'd do that.

Thanks for the tip!

Barry - N4BUQ

If you have a Batteries-Plus, or Batteries & Bulbs store near you, they might have one. They have the ability to spot-weld tabs on about any battery.

On Tue, May 20, 2025 at 9:26?AM n4buq via <n4buq=[email protected]> wrote:

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so I'm looking for a bit of help.? Is there an appropriate group for older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am having no luck finding a suitable replacement.? If someone can point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

On May 20, 2025, at 9:26?AM, n4buq via groups.io <n4buq@...> wrote:

?This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so I'm looking for a bit of help. ?Is there an appropriate group for older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am having no luck finding a suitable replacement. ?If someone can point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

Yeah, I need to measure it.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

GA, CR2032 seems to me is somewhat big, perhaps a CR1220 type fits better.

Regards
Guillermo - LU5WE.

El 20/5/25 a las 14:57, n4buq escribió:

I've seen some of those but most of them have rather larger and wider-
spaced solder tabs.? I'm attaching a picture of what's in my radio.? I
might be able to trim the tabs as it appears that may have been what was
done to these from the factory.? I'm pretty sure it's a CR-2032 but the
part number in the service manual doesn't show up anywhere I've looked.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

I found one for my FT-470 on Amazon. Gamers have lots of devices
with these sorts of batteries.

Steve Wedge, W1ES

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.


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On Tue, May 20, 2025 at 10:26, n4buq <n4buq@...
<mailto:On%20Tue,%20May%2020,%202025%20at%2010:26,
%20n4buq%20<<a%20href=>> wrote:

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so
I'm looking for a bit of help. Is there an appropriate group for
older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am
having no luck finding a suitable replacement. If someone can
point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for
those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder
tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the
one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

GA, CR2032 seems to me is somewhat big, perhaps a CR1220 type fits better.

Regards
Guillermo - LU5WE.

El 20/5/25 a las 14:57, n4buq escribió:

I've seen some of those but most of them have rather larger and wider-
spaced solder tabs.? I'm attaching a picture of what's in my radio.? I
might be able to trim the tabs as it appears that may have been what was
done to these from the factory.? I'm pretty sure it's a CR-2032 but the
part number in the service manual doesn't show up anywhere I've looked.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

I found one for my FT-470 on Amazon. Gamers have lots of devices
with these sorts of batteries.

Steve Wedge, W1ES

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.


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On Tue, May 20, 2025 at 10:26, n4buq <n4buq@...
<mailto:On%20Tue,%20May%2020,%202025%20at%2010:26,
%20n4buq%20<<a%20href=>> wrote:

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so
I'm looking for a bit of help. Is there an appropriate group for
older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am
having no luck finding a suitable replacement. If someone can
point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for
those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder
tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the
one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

I've seen some of those but most of them have rather larger and wider- spaced solder tabs.? I'm attaching a picture of what's in my radio.? I might be able to trim the tabs as it appears that may have been what was done to these from the factory.? I'm pretty sure it's a CR-2032 but the part number in the service manual doesn't show up anywhere I've looked.
Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ
I found one for my FT-470 on Amazon. Gamers have lots of devices
with these sorts of batteries.
Steve Wedge, W1ES
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
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On Tue, May 20, 2025 at 10:26, n4buq <n4buq@...
<mailto:On%20Tue,%20May%2020,%202025%20at%2010:26,
%20n4buq%20<<a%20href=>> wrote:
This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so
I'm looking for a bit of help. Is there an appropriate group for
older Kenwood hand-helds?
I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am
having no luck finding a suitable replacement. If someone can
point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for
those batteries, I would appreciate it.
Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder
tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the
one in my TH-28A.
Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

If you have a Batteries-Plus, or Batteries & Bulbs store near you, they might have one. They have the ability to spot-weld tabs on about any battery.

On Tue, May 20, 2025 at 9:26?AM n4buq via <n4buq=[email protected]> wrote:

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so I'm looking for a bit of help.? Is there an appropriate group for older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am having no luck finding a suitable replacement.? If someone can point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

I found one for my FT-470 on Amazon. Gamers have lots of devices with these sorts of batteries.?

Steve Wedge, W1ES

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

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On Tue, May 20, 2025 at 10:26, n4buq <n4buq@...> wrote:

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so I'm looking for a bit of help. Is there an appropriate group for older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am having no luck finding a suitable replacement. If someone can point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

This is the only amateur radio group of which I'm a member so I'm looking for a bit of help. Is there an appropriate group for older Kenwood hand-helds?

I have a TH-28A that needs an internal lithium battery and am having no luck finding a suitable replacement. If someone can point me to a group or, even better, point me to a source for those batteries, I would appreciate it.

Note that I can find all sorts of lithium coin cells with solder tabs but none of the ones I find match the configuration of the one in my TH-28A.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

I see the 2B receiver discussed with a 80m switch and crystal position. My 2B has neither. It also has a modified front panel that has a “overlay” under the main frequency dial and frequency overlay on some of the frequency log scale. What do I have here and what is the best position to put my 75m crystal (my main band of interest)?

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Thanks,

Tom N5AMA?