Uniden PRS batteries

[fullthrottle]

My Uniden 2w PRS handhelds only hold their charge for about 30mins now, so time to replace them.

Pulled them out and they are a little confusing.
Seem to be 4 standard rechargeable AAA's, but in an odd configuration. Connected in serial with only the positive and neg at either end of the series. Basically outputing a total of 4.8volts for the handheld.

When I look at the handheld itself, it actually has terminal contacts for each individual battery, even though with the factory battery it would only connect with two of the 8 terminals.

Anyway, what is best to use as a replacement.
Could I...
- just fit 4 rechargeable AAA's into the unit and each would connect to the terminals.
- need to get another 4 AAA's connected in series, with just 2 terminals exposed for connection.

Cheers

[northland_pajero]

Is the model number uh064sx?

http://www.uniden.com.au/RESOURCES_MAIN ... x-2_OM.pdf

If so the owners manual says either the battery pack of four AAA batteries.

[fullthrottle]

Cheers for that, you just solved two of my problems.

Batteries and the fact I've lost the manual

[Hamz]

pretty much with stuff like that, if it has a picture of batteries its safe to assume to put batteries in.

[fullthrottle]

After having a read, it would appear that the HiMH batteries need to be joined in series, where as the alkalines can be put in individually.

Must be something to do with the charging only being supplied by the bottom left and right terminals???

Odd configuration.

[sig]

cheapest place for the uniden premade packs that i found was on ebay or just buy a 20 pack of triple A alkaline batts from bunnings

[fullthrottle]

cheapest place for the uniden premade packs that i found was on ebay or just buy a 20 pack of triple A alkaline batts from bunnings

Cheers sig

[wjw]

After having a read, it would appear that the HiMH batteries need to be joined in series, where as the alkalines can be put in individually.

Must be something to do with the charging only being supplied by the bottom left and right terminals???

Odd configuration.

I just use Sanyo Eneloop AAA rechargables. Work great, you just cant use the Uniden charger.

[Jerry]

the battery cell on the esplanade may be able to make up a pack for you, otherwise replacement packs are avaliable, ebay and deal extreme may be worth a look as well

[sig]

here you go http://www.ebay.com/itm/800mAh-Battery- ... 41549113b6

[fullthrottle]

Cheers guys, found another local in Pukerua Bay that repacks batteries with much higher mAh ratings. Just waiting for a price.

http://www.cellmate.net.nz/

[Swamped]

let us know how you get on. my unidens, same model as yours have the same problem.

[fullthrottle]

OK, so I have a price.

Cellmate can build me the equivalent battery pack, but with 3 times the capacity of 2100mAh NiMh for $32.15 + GST

I'm getting mine done from here.