WA Radio Scanner Users' Group

robbage wrote:1.3V is good for rechargeable NiCD and NiMH batteries. 1.2V is the nominal voltage. They should never charge to 1.5V. You can get them to around 1.4v but that will drop back down as soon as you start using them.

Could too much voltage be causing these issues perhaps?

XaDvAnT wrote:

robbage wrote:1.3V is good for rechargeable NiCD and NiMH batteries. 1.2V is the nominal voltage. They should never charge to 1.5V. You can get them to around 1.4v but that will drop back down as soon as you start using them.

Could too much voltage be causing these issues perhaps?

I doubt it. Do the batteries charge in the radio or do you have to take them out and use an external charger? You could try inserting some alkaline batteries and see how the radio performs.

I've tried two lots of rechargables, charged externally, also tried alkalines (all new). Filing a warranty claim with the seller as I believe the unit is faulty.

Sorry , I assumed you bought it second hand When it turns itself off, are you sure it isn't the Auto Power Off?

robbage wrote:Sorry , I assumed you bought it second hand When it turns itself off, are you sure it isn't the Auto Power Off?

It is, what I meant was an eBay dispute. It makes a strange buzz noise and the screen goes blank after just a few seconds. Something's definitely not right. I'd gladly call you up and show you over the phone if you think it could be something else...

If the batteries you are using are good then I think you are right. Sounds like it's faulty. Good luck sorting it out. I refuse to use ebay.

vk6hgr wrote:It looks like a Uniden clone (?) http://www.racingelectronics.com/re2000manual.pdf

Yea, i agree. i have a '76 Uniden Bearcat UBC60XLT. very VERY old, but it works well. 8 band and 10 channel, it works fine.