Thanks to all who replied to my original post ~ 2 weeks ago. After extensive
searching, reading and talking I've learned a lot and have been successful with
the task of battery replacement. Yes, you can purchase new replacement packs,
both NiCad & NiMH (at least for the FNB-41, 42 & 47 packs), and you can save
~33% by purchasing replacement individual cells (with attached tabs) or ~15% by
purchasing pre-assembled batteries and installing the series connected
batteries yourself (2 solder connections). The Yaesu battery packs identified
above use 2/3A and 4/5A size cells.
Opening the cases is easy if you first freeze them for at least 24 hrs. Then a
sharp "rap" on a side with a rubber mallet pops an edge of the 6th-side plastic
from the primary 5-sided case.
For those who want a more detailed, step-by-step instruction and/or battery
sources, please contact me directly.
73 de Mike K6QD
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