W2WP
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Curious.....
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Any difference between HT1550 and XTS2500 Batteries?
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I do believe there is a different form factor, I could be wrong, but according to interstate battery, the batteries for each radio fits differing series of radios, no cross-over.
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...729-4294681178&Title=Motorola+XTS2500+battery
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...8729-4294694022&Title=Motorola+HT1550+battery
Other than that, they are essentially the same 7 volt, rechargeable batteries.
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...729-4294681178&Title=Motorola+XTS2500+battery
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...8729-4294694022&Title=Motorola+HT1550+battery
Other than that, they are essentially the same 7 volt, rechargeable batteries.
KX5MOT
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Yes there is a difference, while the two different batteries will fit on either radio, they are slotted for different charging bases. The 1550 charges with the Waris line, HT1250/750/EX500 ect, while the 2500 uses the XTS line, XTS5000/3000/1500 ect.
ILMRadioMan
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The XTS5000/3000 is quite different from the 2500/1500.
And frankly there can be a difference from the 3k to 5k depending on impres or not.
A HT1550 battery will power a XTS2500, but an XTS2500 battery will not power a HT1550. If you are thinking about using a HT battery for an XTS2500, I would not recommend it. My XTS doesn't care too much for my HT1250 batteries. Now, an HT1250 battery eliminator works great on an XTS2500.
W2WP
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Thanks for the replies. I was curious because someone had asked me and I didn't know. They looked pretty much identical.
motoapco25
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i use XTS25K battery's on my Ht1250 by peeling a bit of the sticker back to expose the other 3 contacts
Just the Battery gauge on the HT1250 wont work
Just the Battery gauge on the HT1250 wont work
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