Futaba 6K Radio
10-03-2018, 07:47 PM
#4
Sorry about that. They are pretty much just trying to keep their heads above water. I do not have that info. Maybe give Radio South a call and see if maybe they can help you answer this question. I don't have that radio so I cannot tell you for sure.
10-08-2018, 07:30 PM
#5
The newer chargers supplied with transmitters that come with either NiMH or LiFe packs are designed for use with those packs. In addition, the 5S NiMH and 2S LiFe packs can be charged outside the TX using the appropriate charger type for the battery chemistry. The charger you purchased will work on a 5S NiMH pack, but do not use it if you have a LiFe pack. And the charger you bought should work fine with the optional NiMH pack for the 6K.
10-10-2018, 01:03 PM
#7
Bill,
I have another question about charging and required output voltage. Have used the Futaba 9C for many years, I would use the supplied wall charger to charge my receiver batteries with the output of 4.8 volts, which is fine for a 4-cell battery pack. However, I also charged the 5-cell pack (6 volts) with the same charger. Will this damage the 6 volt battery? If not, could I just charge the 6-volt 6K transmitter battery with the 4.8 volt receiver output from my exiting Futaba wall chargers?
I have another question about charging and required output voltage. Have used the Futaba 9C for many years, I would use the supplied wall charger to charge my receiver batteries with the output of 4.8 volts, which is fine for a 4-cell battery pack. However, I also charged the 5-cell pack (6 volts) with the same charger. Will this damage the 6 volt battery? If not, could I just charge the 6-volt 6K transmitter battery with the 4.8 volt receiver output from my exiting Futaba wall chargers?
Last edited by rcuser004; 10-10-2018 at 01:06 PM.
10-11-2018, 03:56 PM
#9
To explain more clearly, my question involves the charging voltage for the Futaba HT5F1800B NiMH Transmitter Battery. I bought a new Futaba 6K and the 1800mah 5 cell NiMH 6 volt transmitter battery and need a charger, but they are not in stock. This new battery has a receiver battery type plug so I wanted to know if there would be any problem using the receiver side of my existing 72 mhz radio battery chargers to charge the new transmitter battery?
I realize the receiver side of the 72mhz chargers have a 4.8 volt output, primarily used to charge 4 cell, 4.8 v receiver batteries. However, for many years I have used these chargers to also charge my 5 cell, 6v receiver batteries without any particular problems.
This may seem like a dumb question, but what is the downside when charging a 5 cell, 6 volt NiMH battery with a 4.8 volt charger? Will it damage the battery?
Thanks,
I realize the receiver side of the 72mhz chargers have a 4.8 volt output, primarily used to charge 4 cell, 4.8 v receiver batteries. However, for many years I have used these chargers to also charge my 5 cell, 6v receiver batteries without any particular problems.
This may seem like a dumb question, but what is the downside when charging a 5 cell, 6 volt NiMH battery with a 4.8 volt charger? Will it damage the battery?
Thanks,
10-11-2018, 08:48 PM
#10
Ah, got it. Depending on the charger you have the RX side of the older charger might work. I would suggest buying a dedicated NiMH charger able to charge a 5-cell pack. They are fairly inexpensive. Then simply charge outside the TX.
The 4.8 volt charger is not going to fully charge the 5 cell NiMH pack you have.
The 4.8 volt charger is not going to fully charge the 5 cell NiMH pack you have.
