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Re: Racal Cougar Battery Pinouts


 

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Hi Peter, I¡¯m hoping your email was aimed in my direction as that¡¯s a massive yes on my part and more than willing to collect at you¡¯re convenience. Since my original email I had took the plunge and bought some new batteries from Axess however they were pricey once VAT and postage had been applied and only solved my issue for two radios. So please DM me your address for collection and perhaps I can pick your knowledge on a few other things too. The battery that interest me more than anything is MA4516B which takes dry cells. I have never seen one in the flesh so to speak and would be very curious about the layout if I want to 3D print my own battery cases in the future.?
The group can benefit from the STL files once I¡¯ve worked out the dimensions.

73 and thanks for the offer.

Wishing the group a very Happy new year.

De Spence M0STO


On 1 Jan 2020, at 11:04, x_racal <groups@...> wrote:

Hello All,

Sorry to be late to the party on this one, but I have some bits that might be of interest. I worked for Racal/Thales for about 33 years in total and was present at a number of clear-outs at site closures during that time.

I have from the 2017 Basingstoke shut-down a pair of MA4516W NiCd batteries still in their clear plastic wraps, unopened. I've used pins poked through the plastic to check voltage and see if they will take a charge and both seem okay. Also there is a MA4516B dry cell holder to take 8 x AA cells.

From an earlier clear out at Reading in 2007 I have a MA4025G, the primary lithium, 15V version of the MA4025.Its never been used but the original plastic bag has split. The battery measures about 14.87V across the terminals.

All up for grabs - I don't want anything for them just as long as they go to a good home where they will be used to keep Racal gear in use.

The lithium battery will certainly need to be collected in person as the Royal Mail won't take it!

I'm located in Frimley, Surrey.

Happy New Year,

Peter

G4DJB

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