Futaba PCM FM Radio Battery
11-03-2022, 08:53 AM
#1
Futaba PCM FM Radio Battery
I am looking to replace the Nicad batteries in my Futaba PCM FM radio and notice they offer a 700 Mah and a 1100Mah, can either battery be used would 1100Mah allow more fly time between charges?
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11-03-2022, 05:01 PM
#3
i have two FP-T7UAP SUPER radios i am wanting to buy batteries for. the only place i was recommended to buy original Nicad pack is Batteries America. everything else i could find was Nimh batteries which i was told is not compatible with my charger and not as good as Nicad?
11-03-2022, 06:38 PM
#4
NiMH cells are great cells and make really good TX packs. Batteries America are good people.
But if all you have is a NiCad charger, then get a NiCad pack. If the 100 will fit, then it will give you some extra flight time
But if all you have is a NiCad charger, then get a NiCad pack. If the 100 will fit, then it will give you some extra flight time
11-04-2022, 07:20 PM
#5
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It's not 1998 anymore but I like old radios myself. Still, its 2022 with much better tech available for batteries. I got modern tech batteries with no memory issues, longer flight time, and I got a new charger. New chargers are cheap.
98% of the folks today use LiFe Batteries. I've been using lipo transmitter batteries for 15 years now in the 9C, 7U and 8U radios.
They push the voltage up a bit, but no ill effects. LiFe and Lipo both holds a charge during off season, and it's always ready to go.
You'll also want to upgrade your receiver batteries in the same fashion. I use lipo's for that too, and for my older receivers.
I don't know anyone in our club replacing transmitter batteries with nicads anymore. I've yet to find a battery failure from any brand of battery,
so the myth you got to go to "good people" to find reliable batteries with old tech, is not what everyone I talk to is choosing to do.
Battery failures are extremely rare. I'd throw that overnight wall charger in a drawer, but it's your choice.
98% of the folks today use LiFe Batteries. I've been using lipo transmitter batteries for 15 years now in the 9C, 7U and 8U radios.
They push the voltage up a bit, but no ill effects. LiFe and Lipo both holds a charge during off season, and it's always ready to go.
You'll also want to upgrade your receiver batteries in the same fashion. I use lipo's for that too, and for my older receivers.
I don't know anyone in our club replacing transmitter batteries with nicads anymore. I've yet to find a battery failure from any brand of battery,
so the myth you got to go to "good people" to find reliable batteries with old tech, is not what everyone I talk to is choosing to do.
Battery failures are extremely rare. I'd throw that overnight wall charger in a drawer, but it's your choice.
Last edited by J330; 11-04-2022 at 07:58 PM.
