A/C adapter for BCD436HP??

TxScanner · Oct 13, 2014

A/C power for BCD436HP, Just now found out it doesn't have an a/c adapter, plug with it, what should i get that will work, as 99 percent of the time it'll be sitting on my dresser, then going mobile sometimes with the rechargable batteries. I had a RS scanner that recently died, and it always plugged into the wall at home. Any linds to the correct item i'll need, would be great. Got the radio ordered, and it should be here Wednesday.

Hit_Factor · Oct 13, 2014

Any charger with a USB port should be fine. Keyword is should. There have been a few reports of external power supplies failing and frying the scanner.

Consider taking a pass on the $2 truck stop chargers.

mule1075 · Oct 13, 2014

Or you could use a USB port in your PC to power it.

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TxScanner · Oct 13, 2014

I've got a usb a/c plug from an old iPhone i had, would that work?

W6KRU · Oct 13, 2014

TxScanner · Oct 13, 2014

or This?

http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Adapter-BCD436HP-BCD-436HP-Handheld/dp/B00KD30M52

TxScanner · Oct 13, 2014

If the iPhone adapter will work, and be safe, i'll save the $$$ and use that, Thanks folks, i really appreciate it.

mule1075 · Oct 13, 2014

TxScanner said:
I've got a usb a/c plug from an old iPhone i had, would that work?

Yes indeed it will.

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TxScanner · Oct 13, 2014

mule1075 said:
Yes indeed it will.

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Thank you.

scannerbuff999 · Oct 13, 2014

you get a Usb wall unit they are everywhere wall mart Radio shack
here you go
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outl...TF8&qid=1413260198&sr=8-9&keywords=usb+outlet

TxScanner · Oct 13, 2014

Thanks for the link, that looks a good one, with the surge protection, and usb ports.

stingray327 · Oct 13, 2014

TxScanner said:
A/C power for BCD436HP, Just now found out it doesn't have an a/c adapter, plug with it, what should i get that will work, as 99 percent of the time it'll be sitting on my dresser, then going mobile sometimes with the rechargable batteries. I had a RS scanner that recently died, and it always plugged into the wall at home. Any linds to the correct item i'll need, would be great. Got the radio ordered, and it should be here Wednesday.

I just got a 436 and find that I can use the regular USB connector to charge the batteries connected to computer.
Also one of my other chargers for a cellphone I can use to run 436 of the AC power.
I did order a DC adapter to use the 436 in the car.

cm · Oct 14, 2014

I likewise ordered a 436 this week and it will be here tomorrow. My situation is going to be the same as TxScanner, my scanner will be used as a home scanner and I will take it mobile with me part of the time. My question is this. Can I use the scanner just using the ac power with the batteries out of scanner? I'm planning on buying a separate charging console for my batteries. I apologize if this sounds like a stupid question, but I just wanted to make sure.

mule1075 · Oct 14, 2014

cm said:
I likewise ordered a 436 this week and it will be here tomorrow. My situation is going to be the same as TxScanner, my scanner will be used as a home scanner and I will take it mobile with me part of the time. My question is this. Can I use the scanner just using the ac power with the batteries out of scanner? I'm planning on buying a separate charging console for my batteries. I apologize if this sounds like a stupid question, but I just wanted to make sure.

Yes you can use it without the batteries installed.Enjoy your new scanner.

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cm · Oct 14, 2014

Thanks, I'm sure I will.

Subliminal87 · Oct 14, 2014

mule1075 said:
Yes you can use it without the batteries installed.Enjoy your new scanner.

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But you can't record without the batteries is that right?

mule1075 · Oct 14, 2014

Subliminal87 said:
But you can't record without the batteries is that right?

That is correct.

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TxScanner · Oct 14, 2014

I ordered the Belkin a/c plug with the usb ports from amazon that was linked earlier by a member, but i dont think i need it now, since i relized that i already had a surge protector where i plug my stuff into, and I already have a usb a/c block from a old iPhone i had, thats the same amp and everything that i need for the 436. and i'll just plug it into the surge protector.

Also, i had a Pro-106 that died, that i currently have on eBay, and it had came with an a/c input, and to battery holders, one for rechargeable and one for regular batteries, so i already have a energizer battery hcarger and energizer rechargable AA batteries that i had used in my 106. Cause like i said above, and the other member said too, my 106 that i had was 99% home use, and then id unplug it, stick the rechargeable batteries in, and go, and when i got home, id take the battery pack out, and plug it back into a/c. I'll just have to read up, and see what all to do with the new one.

fourthhorseman · Oct 14, 2014

I use one of these,
But made by GE...
waS 20$ AT WALMART...

I have my PSR800 & 436 plugged in..
Works great.

TxScanner · Oct 14, 2014

One more question, do i need a diffrent anttenna, to pick up 800mhz stuff, or does the included antenna already do that?? If not, any recommendations?

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