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aftermarket xts2500 batterys

E5911

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Are there any aftermarket batteries that will work with the battery info on the radio like a IMPRESS battery. Its not that I'm going cheap, it's that I can't find NEW impress batteries. If there is a source for impress batteries, I'll go that route
 

PACNWDude

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As for Battery Universe as well. Have purchased hundreds of the 2500mAh IS rated batteries that replace Motorola NTN9857 battery. Has kept many XTS1500/2500 radios in service for a couple of years after Motorola ended support now.
 

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And Magnum Electronics. Magnum Electronics has both Motorola and Power Products Impress batteries in both NiMH and LiPo chemistries for the XTS1500/XTS2500 radios.
 
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