What is a good brand of rechargeable C batteries to buy with this radio?
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I use the Sanyo eneloop Ni-MH AA rechargeable batteries with the C-adapters. I have researched the batteries and have found these to be some of the best! I bought the AA batteries and the C adapters thru Amazon and I have had no issues with this set-up.
293136
I bought the sanyo eneloop with the "c" spacers. They last a long time. Im happy with these.
293137
The word good and Tenergy should never be used in the same sentence. Get the eneloop's lefty suggested. They are great batteries. Tenergy is inconsistent at best, junk at worst.
1908629
Not rechargeable but you can replace the batteries. I think they are C batteries.
649198
Each radio comes with a rechargeable battery pack included, but it is easily replaced with 3 AA batteries each. However, I recommend keeping the rechargeable pack installed due to the fact that the battery cover requires a screwdriver (or coin) to open. These radios recharge easily with a supplied AC to 2-Mini USB cable.
1685303
Item comes with one CR123A battery which is not rechargeable. I use surefire batteries and they are roughly $23/dozen.
1789695
I recommend using the Surefire brand CR123 batteries. They are quite reasonably priced! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UX93OQ
1300261
Any rechargeable 1.2v AAA will work. But ... ONLY IF YOU REMOVE 1/4" OF THE COVERING FROM THE NEGATIVE SIDE (like the originals). This is because JVC put their contact on the side, and not the end. They did this to get you to pay way too much for their "special" batteries. Once you know this greedy little secret, you can save yourself some money on batteries. Theirs are also a very low capacity (500mAh), compared to better batteries (1200mAh +). If you purchase theirs, you are getting ripped off.
2267284
All you need is a USB cable and it will charge rechargeable batteries. You will need to change the settings to rechargeable batteries though. You can't beat this radio for the price!
1984352
4 C type batteries in mine. I don't think AA batteries would ever do. However fully charged C batteries last for a week at least.
446204
You can use 'C' batteries. But you will find that the rechargeables work so much better you won't want to use "regular" batteries.
207787
I recommend getting "eneloop" rechargeable batteries. They come pre-charged, and they can hold 85% of their charge for a year, which is great for emergency, as well as everyday use.
588173
I use the 3800mAH battery off my uv-5re. Either of my 5re batteries work on this radio. I did not see one on the baofeng tech site; I purchased mine previously elsewhere.
342660
I use 4 C-batteries. I use Tenergy rechargeable batteries. Use caution in placing the batteries in the flashlight. They have to be in the arrangement specified. This has been a very good flashlight. I use it literally everyday.
2212568
Any brand as long as they are NiMh batteries. Just be sure that they are not old NiCads.
586764
Tenergy Centura AA Low Self-Discharge LSD NiMH Rechargeable Batteries is what I've been using.
2221307
Surefire sells Rechargeable Batteries, known as RCR123 batteries. Also recommend RCR123 by the Tenergy company.
810566
no, that's what I want also. I have a portable Midland cb radio, uses aa lithium batteries and has a built in recharger. That's my workaround to the problem
646288
You can use any brand of rechargeable batteries, otherwise if you use it much you will be wasting a lot of money on throw away batteries.