Minitor V (5) Charger

KD2DLL · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2012, 12:08 AM

Hello, I got a minitor 5 the other day and when I'm charging it, it makes a really high pitched squealing noise. I believe it's coming from the charger itself. Is this normal? Or is there something wrong?

firefive76 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by alexkaczor

Hello, I got a minitor 5 the other day and when I'm charging it, it makes a really high pitched squealing noise. I believe it's coming from the charger itself. Is this normal? Or is there something wrong?

I would say it's normal as all of ours do it. Annoying but normal.

W2GLD · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2012, 1:05 AM

Motorola had a recall on these charges a few years back. Also, it depends on the revision codeplug that is in you're pager. The latest codeplugs and chargers are unaffected by some of these issues. I would contact your radio vendor; depending on how long you've had it, they should be able to either swap it out or have your pager sent into the depot for a codeplug revision...

gewecke · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2012, 1:46 AM

Mine has a high pitched tone when charging, but doesn't seem to hurt anything.

73,
n9zas

KD2DLL · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2012, 1:20 PM

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Originally Posted by W2GLD

Motorola had a recall on these charges a few years back. Also, it depends on the revision codeplug that is in you're pager. The latest codeplugs and chargers are unaffected by some of these issues. I would contact your radio vendor; depending on how long you've had it, they should be able to either swap it out or have your pager sent into the depot for a codeplug revision...

I purchased it off of ebay, so i do not believe they will exchange it.

W2GLD · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2012, 1:39 PM

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Originally Posted by alexkaczor

I purchased it off of ebay, so i do not believe they will exchange it.

Correct, they will mostly likely not, especially since the recall was back in 2008. What I'd suggest, if your pager is still under warranty, is to send it in, along with the charger and explain the issue. They will at a minimum, update the pagers code plug to the latest revision and quite possibly swap out the charger since they will be able to duplicate the issue. When you explain the situation, be VERY specific...

KD2DLL · #7 (**permalink**) 10-05-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by W2GLD

Correct, they will mostly likely not, especially since the recall was back in 2008. What I'd suggest, if your pager is still under warranty, is to send it in, along with the charger and explain the issue. They will at a minimum, update the pagers code plug to the latest revision and quite possibly swap out the charger since they will be able to duplicate the issue. When you explain the situation, be VERY specific...

How can I determine the warenty status? I have no idea when it was purchased by the old owner.

W2GLD · #8 (**permalink**) 10-05-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alexkaczor

How can I determine the warenty status? I have no idea when it was purchased by the old owner.

You can simple call Motorola Pager Repair Depot; if it's not under warranty, I believe their flat rate repair fee is $78. It's the only place I'd consider for pager repair of the Minitor V's.

Motorola Customer Care:
Phone number: 1-800-814-0601

KD2DLL · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by W2GLD

You can simple call Motorola Pager Repair Depot; if it's not under warranty, I believe their flat rate repair fee is $78. It's the only place I'd consider for pager repair of the Minitor V's.

Motorola Customer Care:
Phone number: 1-800-814-0601

Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a new charger for less than that $78? And I have a programming dock, would i be able to update it with that and the software?

W2GLD · #10 (**permalink**) 10-05-2012, 1:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alexkaczor

Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a new charger for less than that $78? And I have a programming dock, would i be able to update it with that and the software?

You CANNOT update the codeplug yourself; this can only be done at the depot as this process is different than their radios.

The model number of the charger you want is RLN5869C or later.

The codeplug revision of the pager should be at least: 0.049; pager firmware version: 3.00

Have the above will correct the problem...

wkredick · #11 (**permalink**) 10-19-2012, 7:04 AM

Buy a new battery for $14 and charger for $34 and be done with it.Problem will go away. Mine and 45 others did. The whine was charger trying to fast charge the battery so quickly it emits a noise.
If the charger is the bigger Amplified base and the part number ends is A or B get rid of it.Only the C versions work correctly. Wall plugs for them are ok though.