Charging overlap with NX5000/NX3000

[lucasec]

As I'm considering picking up a few additional Kenwood LMR portables for my outdoor group and I'm trying to figure out how to maintain the least number of different charger models that I need to travel with.

Let's say I ultimately end up with a mix of NX5000 and NX3000 portables for the crew (one 5000 for myself and 3000s for everyone else of course ). Oh and for the heck of it, I also have one of the TH-D75 amateur units.

Some interesting overlaps I've noticed from reading the spec sheets:

• The NX3000 portables seem to share the same single-unit charger with the TH-D75 (both seem to use the KSC-25LSK)
• The new KSC-526K multi-charger has pocket options for both the NX5000 portables (KSC-52PB) and NX3000 portables (KSC-52PC). Given the compatibility of the single-unit charger between the NX3k and TH-D75, I would assume a KSC-52PC pocket in a multi-charger would also charge the TH-D75.
• The new single-unit charger for NX5000 is the KSC-52BK, which is described as having interchangeable pockets, but the manual for the KSC-52BK only mentions the KSC-52PA and KSC-52PB pockets.

Has anyone tried the KSC-52PC pocket in a KSC-52BK charger to charge an NX3000? This would seem quite convenient as I could travel with one charger base, a spare pocket, and be equipped to charge every radio model someone might need to charge.

 

[tweiss3]

I have the 526K charger specifically to charge my NK5K, VP8000 and NX3K radios. I leave it with 2 B pockets and 4 C pockets to charge the fleet while traveling. Yes, you could carry a spare pocket to swap out as needed. Its convenient to only use one hotel plug instead of 4+.

 

[lucasec]

I have the 526K charger specifically to charge my NK5K, VP8000 and NX3K radios. I leave it with 2 B pockets and 4 C pockets to charge the fleet while traveling. Yes, you could carry a spare pocket to swap out as needed. Its convenient to only use one hotel plug instead of 4+.

Yeah, I've thought about this. The multi-charger is a pretty compelling option albeit a little overkill when I'm only traveling with two or three people.

Hence my curiosity whether the KSC-52BK has the same versatility as the multi-charger, then for those smaller groups I can just toss two of those in which would probably give me all the charging concurrency I need.

 

[tweiss3]

I hadn't seen the KSC-52BK until I just looked it up. It does appear to use the same pockets as the 526K, so it would work. I usually need to charge 4 batteries a night, hence the need for the 526K.