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XTS3000 XTS 3000 Battery Replacement

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My XTS 3000 battery finally died (the radio won't go past self test at power on). Not unexpected since this battery is over 10 years old!
The DOA battery is an AMSTRON 2W-MO-8229MH (Ni-Mh/7.2v/2100mAh).

I'm strongly leaning to another AMSTRON battery since the last one had good performance. The radio is for non-PS use (LMR and ham only). Any other battery vendors I should consider?
 
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10 years for a well treated battery is not out of the question. I'm still using some batteries on my JT1000 that are nearing 20 years old.

I've had good luck with Power Products.
Honeywell used to make/sell batteries and I've still got a few of those around.
 
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I highly recommend the 5200MAH Li-ion battery. It’s sold for $39.99 on both Amazon and eBay. The battery is a bit thicker than the OEM 4500MAH, but it lasts for many many days just on RX. Since the 3000 doesn’t have a battery gauge / can’t really fully utilize Impress technology, this battery was very well worth it for me.

It does fit a bit snug in the chargers, but it WILL fit, and will charge.
 
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My Motorola charger can detect the battery and charge the three common chemistries.
 
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I found an extra (much newer) battery that I had forgotten about. It charged right up and appears to be working fine, but I'll cycle it a few times anyway.

This gives me some breathing room to research newer batteries and Li-ion technology. :)

I've been updating the radio's codeplug--it's been several years and long overdue. Took me a little while to find the programming cable. I've forgotten how much I hate Motorola CPS!

Thank you, all, for your suggestions and advice.
 
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