At 06:52 PM 10/19/2004, Fred KE2QR wrote:
While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?
[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the availability
of the drop-in charger and its proported ability to charge 3 technology
types.
I assume you refer to the CD-29B. I've not seen a previous post
with regard to that unit here. Perhaps you are referring to a posting or
article elsewhere. If so, can you provide a reference or link. I am most
interested ... and assume the "3 technologies" to which you refer are:
NiCD, NiMH and Li-ON.
In talking this afternoon with HRO (ordering a Diamond SRH-77CA)
they advise that it is imminent but not yet there. Seems a bit pricey at
$79.95, but ... I see no other choices on the horizon. It was also their
impression that it was a battery-only (as opposed to whole radio) "drop in"
unit. That would work for me. Less bulky and thus more easily packed for
trips? The FBA-25A could easily serve to power the unit while the FNB-83
was getting charged.
Dan - N7ZXL
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