Great review, thank you. This additional power method will definitely open up this radio's usage spectrum and hopefully many users will dust it down and get it back into the field. I find Duracell pretty good, but I have also opted for 18650 2800mAh in a separate try which works really well. Great to see so many 817/8 users on here.
Hey, thanks for watching, and for the complement. I've been wanting to try the rechargeable Duracell batteries. Where did you get the 18650 from? Thanks again man! Party on!
Thanks for nice presentation. QUESTION.... In Yaesu FT818Nd manual is written : “The FBA-28 battery holder is designed for use solely with Alkaline type “AA” cells. Do not attempt to use Ni-MH or other rechargeable cells in the FBA-28, because it does not contain the protection circuitry required when using re- chargeable cells”. Could you please clarify/confirm the other types can be used safely without causing any damage? Many thanks, best 73 from Germany.
Fantastic question. I believe the intent of that statement in the manual is to convey two things. Firstly, that Ni-MH (or other rechargeable chemistry) batteries may have a higher output voltage than the standard 1.5V that alkaline batteries produce. Thus use of non alkaline batteries may over volt the radio. Secondly, The 818 is capable of recharging the SBR-32MH batter pack, it does not however have the ability to recharge HR6/AA batteries in the tray. This can be achieved by cutting the green wire on the HR6/AA battery try and then selecting to charge from the 818 menu. However it must be noted that the 818 lacks the ability to stop charging the batteries based on state of charge. Only time, so it is very possible to over charge the HR6/AA batteries. I hope this helps, if you have any further question please feel free to reach out to me via TheNoCodeTech@gmail.com Thank you for watching.
Wow! I didn’t even know this radio could run off a battery “pack” tucked inside the body. How long would you say you could get out of the battery from fully charged to inoperable
Word, Yup I've been wanting to try the Eneloops. They seem to be the best option, I should maybe make a video on them. lol I dig your idea to keep an extra eight cells on hand ready to use. I've got some of those plastic HR6 holders off the Zamazon. Anywho, thanks for watching man. You Rock!
I like the EBL batteries. They offer a higher operating voltage. Some radios need more than 10 volts to put out their rated power. I think I'll look into the EBL batteries. Thanks for posting the most informative video. Barry, KU3X
This is very helpful! I have a new FT818 and am trying to decide what the best portable power source (other than the OEM internal battery) might be. Watched a few of your videos. Any chance you recorded the modification of the battery tray? I’m not much of a tinkerer and am reluctant to modify the tray without some further guidance. However, I see a replacement tray is only $Cdn 23 so I might try doing this on my own, as the IKEA batteries are cheap and reliable, based on your previous videos, and much better than throwing away some alkalines after a few hours of portable operation.Thx!
@@TheNoCodeTech May not be be necessary to do the modification after all. I bought Amazon Silver 2400mah batteries and was able to fit them into the unmodified FT818 tray and the radio powers up! You don’t need to obtain or ruin a perfectly good tray just for me! 😉
The centerpiece supposed to support the batteries where they don't shift or move around when you're moving that radio around I have no idea why you cut it out but you're definitely not showing any good judgment in this video those batteries will slip up just a hair and not make contact you totally destroyed it not meant to be made that way if it was don't you think the manufacturer and designer would know you have no idea what you're doing 73's over and out
Hey thanks for watching. Many rechargeable HR6 cells have a larger diameter than alkaline AAs. Removal of the center piece allows use of the larger rechargeable HR6 cells.
Having tried many different rechargeable batteries for my 817ND, the battery tray is the same for the 817 & 818, it is a real challenge to get the batteries into the tray without making this modification. If you only want to use alkaline then don't modify the tray, if you want the ability to charge AA batteries, the center rib needs to be removed and cut the Green wire on the tray, not the radio.
These videos are edging me ever close to buying a FT818,the battery options on this thing are amazing 😮
No better time then the current. Except maybe the prices are a bit high. Either way, you most certainly should.
Thanks for watching.
Great review, thank you. This additional power method will definitely open up this radio's usage spectrum and hopefully many users will dust it down and get it back into the field. I find Duracell pretty good, but I have also opted for 18650 2800mAh in a separate try which works really well. Great to see so many 817/8 users on here.
Hey, thanks for watching, and for the complement. I've been wanting to try the rechargeable Duracell batteries.
Where did you get the 18650 from?
Thanks again man! Party on!
Thanks for nice presentation. QUESTION.... In Yaesu FT818Nd manual is written : “The FBA-28 battery holder is designed for use solely with Alkaline type “AA” cells. Do not attempt to use Ni-MH or other rechargeable cells in the FBA-28, because it does not contain the protection circuitry required when using re- chargeable cells”. Could you please clarify/confirm the other types can be used safely without causing any damage? Many thanks, best 73 from Germany.
Fantastic question.
I believe the intent of that statement in the manual is to convey two things.
Firstly, that Ni-MH (or other rechargeable chemistry) batteries may have a higher output voltage than the standard 1.5V that alkaline batteries produce. Thus use of non alkaline batteries may over volt the radio.
Secondly, The 818 is capable of recharging the SBR-32MH batter pack, it does not however have the ability to recharge HR6/AA batteries in the tray. This can be achieved by cutting the green wire on the HR6/AA battery try and then selecting to charge from the 818 menu. However it must be noted that the 818 lacks the ability to stop charging the batteries based on state of charge. Only time, so it is very possible to over charge the HR6/AA batteries.
I hope this helps, if you have any further question please feel free to reach out to me via TheNoCodeTech@gmail.com
Thank you for watching.
Nice video No Code 👍
Thanks for watching Ape!
You should mention that battery holder need mod to be able to charge cells inside the radio… good luck.
You are correct.
That said, I'd much prefer to change outside of the radio. Easier to just swap out a fresh set.
Thanks for watching.
Love it :)
Hey Neko!
Thanks for watching.
wow terrific review thanks 73 from kb2uew
Hey thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. 73 my friend.
Wow! I didn’t even know this radio could run off a battery “pack” tucked inside the body. How long would you say you could get out of the battery from fully charged to inoperable
I usually get about one to two hours out of a set of eight HR6/AA batteries, a little more out of the Li-ion batteries.
Hey thanks for watching.
thanks
You are welcome.
Lol, thanks for watching mate.
I use Eneloop AAs and keep an extra 8 cell set charged and ready to use.
Word, Yup I've been wanting to try the Eneloops. They seem to be the best option, I should maybe make a video on them. lol
I dig your idea to keep an extra eight cells on hand ready to use. I've got some of those plastic HR6 holders off the Zamazon.
Anywho, thanks for watching man. You Rock!
What are the orange cases you were using for the batteries?
StoraCell battery holders. Overpriced on Amazon. Get them from B&H Photo for a better price.
They come in all sizes. I love them.
Thanks for watching.
I like the EBL batteries. They offer a higher operating voltage. Some radios need more than 10 volts to put out their rated power. I think I'll look into the EBL batteries. Thanks for posting the most informative video.
Barry, KU3X
This is very helpful! I have a new FT818 and am trying to decide what the best portable power source (other than the OEM internal battery) might be. Watched a few of your videos. Any chance you recorded the modification of the battery tray? I’m not much of a tinkerer and am reluctant to modify the tray without some further guidance. However, I see a replacement tray is only $Cdn 23 so I might try doing this on my own, as the IKEA batteries are cheap and reliable, based on your previous videos, and much better than throwing away some alkalines after a few hours of portable operation.Thx!
Thank you Rod for watching.
I'll try to make a video modifying the AA battery tray for you.
@@TheNoCodeTech That would be awesome and helpful! 73!
@@TheNoCodeTech May not be be necessary to do the modification after all. I bought Amazon Silver 2400mah batteries and was able to fit them into the unmodified FT818 tray and the radio powers up! You don’t need to obtain or ruin a perfectly good tray just for me! 😉
Well, ya know, editing that video now. Lol
Glad it worked out for you, I'll have to give a try on those batteries.
@@TheNoCodeTech You’re extraordinarily dedicated to your audience…of one!
I like the idea of the Lithium batteries and higher voltage. Not a fan of NiMh batteries.
Agreed!
Thanks for watching.
The centerpiece supposed to support the batteries where they don't shift or move around when you're moving that radio around I have no idea why you cut it out but you're definitely not showing any good judgment in this video those batteries will slip up just a hair and not make contact you totally destroyed it not meant to be made that way if it was don't you think the manufacturer and designer would know you have no idea what you're doing 73's over and out
Hey thanks for watching. Many rechargeable HR6 cells have a larger diameter than alkaline AAs. Removal of the center piece allows use of the larger rechargeable HR6 cells.
Having tried many different rechargeable batteries for my 817ND, the battery tray is the same for the 817 & 818, it is a real challenge to get the batteries into the tray without making this modification. If you only want to use alkaline then don't modify the tray, if you want the ability to charge AA batteries, the center rib needs to be removed and cut the Green wire on the tray, not the radio.