As everyone else has said, get rid of that pack. It’s no good anymore.?
For a replacement just grab another windcamp, six years is a great service life for any rechargeable battery. I believe you can get the batteries individually if you look around, that way you aren’t paying a premium for the cover, charger etc.?
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On Oct 6, 2024, at 13:09, Kurt Savegnago via groups.io <ksaves2@...> wrote:
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You are doing the right thing Andy!!!!? For all others in the same boat, GET A NEW BATTERY AND SEND THE OLD ONE TO THE RECYCLERS!!!!? Many people think rechargeable batteries are to last "forever" but
they have a limited lifespan. When they can't hold a charge or do what you have seen, get a NEW ONE!!? Don't dink around.? A pack that swells probably has an internal short and is defective.? Needs to be replaced ASAP!
You had 6 years of service from the pack and in my estimation is a good long life.
Again, my diatribe is not directed against you Andy so don't be insulted.? It's so others might be impressed as to the importance on the subject.
Kurt KC9LDH
On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 05:46:16 AM CDT, Andy GD1MIP via groups.io <gd1mip@...> wrote:
I have a roughly 6 year old Windcamp battery,?
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All has been fine with it until this week when it literally expanded like a balloon.? The physical structure is not swollen, but the plastic cover is 'puffed up' like a balloon and can be pressed back into shape. I assume something within is emitting a gas and I have removed it from service for disposal.
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This leads me to ask what is now available for internal fitting on the FT817? (preferably to the UK area).
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Thanks, Andy? GD1MIP
Kevin - K5KTM