batteries

i need new batteries....is there any brand that is better than another and what size (2500)is what is in it...stay the same or go bigger...

My 396XT is due for batteries too..

I was going to just replace mine with some Duracell Rechargeable ones.

Jay

Any quality rechargeable batter will work. 2300 - 2500 batteries should do.

when you get the batteries

spend some more money and get a smart charger.
don't cook them in the radio.
smart means it can also tell you have much capacity each cell has.

Low Self Discharge NiMH batteries are your best bet.
They're normally marked as "Pre Charged" or something similar.

Sanyo Eneloop
Maha Imedion
Duracell
AmazonBasics

But, do NOT get EBL brand (sold by Amazon and others)
I bought a bunch of them and they didn't live up to the Low Self Discharge claim.
I could charge them and within a month, they'd all be down to 70%

And I'll second the comment about charging outside of the scanner.
The Nitecore D4 charger is low priced ($25 on eBay) and does a good job.
It will charge 1-4 batteries in any combination of battery sizes and types.
In addition it will charge most other battery chemistries including Li-ION so you'll be all set for anything that comes along.

Rich

I would not say any brand is better than others. But, there are things that are preferred. LSD (Low Self Discharge) cells are better. Personally I like the Eneloop Pro series, but there are some other good ones too.