Is there a trick to plugging the battery into the radio? The plug doesn't seem to fit the socket on my radio.
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I don't recall have a problem other than it is a bit awkard like most of those type connections.
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Hi John. On my radio I noticed that the plug fit quite snug. There are a couple of raised ribs on the battery side of the plug and a couple of recesses on the radio side. These ribs allow the plug to only fit one way. If you look closely and see the these ribs are lined up then I would suggest firmly pushing the plug together. I hope this helps. Happy listening!! :)
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The output is VAC. Your radio is probably DC. Not sure that's going to work.
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Did you buy the UV-5R radio. The reason I'm asking you is because those battery cases only fit in this model.I had to pull out the metal contact off the battery case in order to make it work. ;-(I never returned it because it was so cheap and it will cost me more if I ship it back. So I worked around to make it work.
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I also bought a jacket and batteries. I have not tried anything yet though. My jacket came with a USB adaptor that snaps on the battery. I understand that the jacket plug is not a USB connection, I thought there was a plug connection on the side of the USB adaptor for the jacket power cord
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MaryI ordered the exact same system you have and had the same problem with my battery. I ordered a new replacement battery and it works great; "I did not want to return the radio when I knew there was not a problem with it". The batteries that are packaged with the radios must be very old or some other defect and will not take a charge.Paul
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Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery.
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You need to get the 4.5 V battery's if that's what is required. 3.6V will not operate your radio properly.
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Honestly, the best thing to do is pull the radio. The red connector that you see in the picture will go behind the radio and and the rest of it behind the glovebox. There is a DIY to pull the radio so do that first, check for connector then order this part. With that being said I have seen many people say it works and for me it works great.
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The little connection on the battery is for a charger. You will need a separate charger cable for this. You can charge the radio either using this connection or through the charger that came with the radio.
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I have only used the radio. Sorry but I can't help. I would call the manufacturer.Usually customer service at any company can walk you through the instructions.
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There should be a plug that comes with it so you can just plug it into the outlet in your car. Mine did anyway...
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You didn't say what's not working. Is the radio completely dead including the panel light while using new batteries or using the power cord? Check all the switch positions on the radio and make sure you didn't change any positions. If all else fails, I would return it for a new one. I am very happy with mine.
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How did you get the battery pack to work? The two I bought wouldn't fit my radios. Only thought I would have is not making enough contact and not enough current to power Tx.
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No mine is perfectly fine. Must of been installed in properly because the deck is hooked up to your battery in a way. I would talk to the installers who put in your radio.
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Yes you can plug it in like a normal radio. I try to only plug in when it needs charging as I don't want to ruin the battery by leaving it plugged all the time. The item only comes with a USB wire that fits into the speaker so you will need the power part. I use the extras I have from my cell phones.
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the wiring may be different i.e. opening the connector and unsoldering the wires and placing them on the correct pins. Just because the connector fits doesnt mean its wired for your brand of radio. Changing the wires around isnt too too hard to figure out.
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I would try taking the battery (s)out Wait a few minutes Then put back in and try Also I have this with my car radioBecause drive by some radip/TV cell towers Do you live right near them If not the batteries then the the wiring maybe faulty Call manufacturer Mark v