G1 charger problem

[firebell9137]

Hi. I have a G1 charger and a G1 with brand new Tenergy 1100mah batteries. I put the G1 in it's charger (the batteries are half full) and the charger will stay red then goes to green after 30 secs then goes back to red and back to green again. It does this constantly. Is this the charger itself or the ac adaptor? Should i buy a new G1 charger? Batteries charge fine on external chargers and in the charger's 2 aaa slots

 

[SteveC0625]

Easy to try an alternate supply. IIRC, the G1 charger (not charger/amp) is simple USB power (5vdc) so any wall wort with a micro USB plug would likely work. When I carried a G1, I put a charger in my truck using a cig lighter USB and cable.

That would be my first step in trouble-shooting after I thoroughly cleaned all the contacts: pager, charger, battery holder, etc.

Then consider another charger.

 

[firebell9137]

Easy to try an alternate supply. IIRC, the G1 charger (not charger/amp) is simple USB power (5vdc) so any wall wort with a micro USB plug would likely work. When I carried a G1, I put a charger in my truck using a cig lighter USB and cable.

That would be my first step in trouble-shooting after I thoroughly cleaned all the contacts: pager, charger, battery holder, etc.

Then consider another charger.

Ok thanks. But doesnt the cable have a round end?

 

[SteveC0625]

Ok thanks. But doesnt the cable have a round end?

If it’s a different connector and/or voltage, it’s still easy to find a replacement wall wort.

 

[firebell9137]

If it’s a different connector and/or voltage, it’s still easy to find a replacement wall wort.

Ok good. Thanks ill try anything at this point. I dont wanna spend over $70 for a new G1 charger. Why are they so expensive?

 

[w2lie]

Dealer here.
The charger wall wart is a 5.9v supply. The barrel end is the same size as any standard Uniden plug, but its half the voltage.

If the charger will charge the batteries via the 2 battery expansion slot, have you tried cleaning the contacts at all on the pager or the charger? Sometimes rubbing them down with a pencil eraser will be enough to remove any grime that might have built up. You may need a little rubbing alcohol if that doesn't work.

I'd personally try cleaning the contacts first on both the pager and the charger.