Non-smart batteries on NX-5000

[dryfb]

Tried Googling and can't find an answer, but how much functionality is taken away when using non-OEM, non-smart batteries?

The KPG-D1 help files say the radio won't even display voltage on power-on, but would it still display the simple battery bar in the top left?

 

[kd4efm]

couple of guys have the double A battery kind, maybe they will chime in here. Don't remember who, but still works like a normal battery from what I recall.

 

[dryfb]

couple of guys have the double A battery kind, maybe they will chime in here. Don't remember who, but still works like a normal battery from what I recall.

Good to hear. I don't have the cash for the newer batteries and a gang charger to go along so non-OEM is looking to be my best option for now

 

[kd4efm]

Good to hear. I don't have the cash for the newer batteries and a gang charger to go along so non-OEM is looking to be my best option for now

Power Products, Richcom. There's options out there. I use Richcom RKNBL2-LiPo, 4,000 mAh batteries, and get 2 days of listening use out of it when I turn GPS and BT off. There's others, but for me, I trust what I sell and still have my KNB-L3 batteries for back up.

 

[dryfb]

Power Products, Richcom. There's options out there. I use Richcom RKNBL2-LiPo, 4,000 mAh batteries, and get 2 days of listening use out of it when I turn GPS and BT off. There's others, but for me, I trust what I sell and still have my KNB-L3 batteries for back up.

I rarely use BT, almost never use GPS and I get about 10 hours with my L1s, although my Commountain charger only goes to 8.28 volts and my OEM KW single chargers go to 8.4 and I get a noticeably longer life with the OEM chargers. I'll definitely look into the Richcoms