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PeeBee
7th October 2016, 10:05 PM
I have two dick smith 5w handheld hug radiosand one is refusing to take a charge. With dick smith support gone skywards and no spares regards battery packs I am wondering what options I have for these really good little radios?

MudRunnerTD
7th October 2016, 10:08 PM
I'd be heading into your local Jaycar with a radio and see if they can sort out a replacement. Battery world would make the list too.

Clunk
7th October 2016, 10:10 PM
Nope, once they're done they're done...... ebay is a pretty good source to check for battery packs

TPC
7th October 2016, 10:19 PM
As Clunk said, nimh batteries have no memory effect so when they die they are dead for good.
Check what these guys have.
https://www.wes.com.au/login.aspx

PeeBee
7th October 2016, 10:35 PM
I'd be heading into your local Jaycar with a radio and see if they can sort out a replacement. Battery world would make the list too.

Ok, good idea, thanks

PeeBee
7th October 2016, 10:37 PM
As Clunk said, nimh batteries have no memory effect so when they die they are dead for good.
Check what these guys have.
https://www.wes.com.au/login.aspx

Ok, I will see if I can find some id on the battery pack and make contact. Appreciate the lead.

PeeBee
7th October 2016, 10:40 PM
Nope, once they're done they're done...... ebay is a pretty good source to check for battery packs
Yes tried there already but a bit tricky getting a specific replacement from the 'sea' of suppliers for what is a cheaply radio probably made in China.