3rd Party Accessories Recommendations/Reviews - Unication G2/G3/G4/G5

[jabbeaux]

This thread is for reviews and recommendations for 3rd party chargers & other accessories that work with Unication G2 - G5 pagers.
The magnetic charge cables with micro-USB tips that recess into the radio's charge-port are of course a forum favorite. To that end, I bought a handful to test.

I'm just a regular owner, not affiliated with any of these brands or Unication. But feels like we're overdue for a good summary of 3rd party chargers & other accessories for the Unication G2 - G5 pagers, given how criminally expensive the official desktop charger is and Unication's recent warranty decision not to cover broken micro-USB ports.

Chargers

Charger brand + model​	Purchase link​	Pics​	Price (at time of posting)​	Charges?	Charge Error?	Programs/Data Transfer?	Sticks out from pager's body?​	Notes​
NetDot magnetic micro-USB	Amazon	pics	$18.90	yes​	no​	yes​	2mm​	3 cables, 6.6ft/ea. 2 tips per cable (USB Micro-B + USB-C).
Kuulaa magnetic micro-USB	Amazon	pics	$15.99	yes​	no​	yes​	2mm​	2 cables, 3.3ft/ea. 3 tips per cable (USB Micro-B, USB-C, Apple Lightning).
Cafele magnetic micro-USB	Amazon	pics	$13.59	yes​	no​	no​	5mm​	2 cables, 4ft/ea. 1 tip per cable (USB Micro-B).
Terasako magnetic micro-USB	Amazon	pics	$15.99	yes​	yes​	no​	5mm​	4 cables (1ft + 3ft + 6ft + 6ft). 3 tips per cable (USB Micro-B, USB-C, Apple Lightning).

Stand/Cradle

Brand/model​	Purchase link​	Pics​	Price​	Angled or Straight	Material​	Charges?​	Programs?​	Amplified Antenna	Notes​
bartsscannerparts	eBay	pics	$17.99/ea	Angled​	Plastic. 3D Printed.	Accommodates charge cable​	Accommodates program cable​	no​	4 rubber feet on bottom. Belt clip snaps into base.
bioluminous	eBay	see purch link	$29.99	Angled​	Plastic. 3D Printed.	Accommodates charge cable	Accommodates program cable	no​	Belt clip fits in base, but does not attach.
bartsscannerparts	eBay	see purch link	$23.99	Angled​	Plastic. 3D Printed.	Accommodates charge cable	Accommodates program cable	no​	Only for car's cup holder

Other Accessories

Accessory Type​	Brand/model​	Purchase link​	Pics​	Price​	Notes​
Amplified Charger Terminal Connector Block	277-1163-ND	eBay	see purch link	$7.99	identical to OEM part
Amplified Charger DIN Connector	CP-1050-ND	eBay	see purch link	$7.95	identical to OEM part

Note: All links go to cheapest item available. If you find a cheaper source, please share so table can be updated. The table is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of every dealer/supplier/3rd party, nor is it affiliated or an endorsement of any particular seller. If they're listed, it's just because they're cheapest source at time of posting.


3D Models to print your own accessories

Accessory Type​	Price​	Download link​
Desktop cradle/stand/holder	Free	thingiverse
Desktop or Car cradle/stand/holder (2 versions in the file)	Free	thingiverse
Car cradle/stand/holder w/ RAM mount	Free	thingiverse
Desktop cradle/stand/holder	Free	thingiverse

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If you post a review/recommendation, I will attempt to consolidate your info into above table(s).
Please include the following in your post:

1. Brand + name:
2. Purchase Link:
3. Link to YOUR pics clearly showing the item, size, placement, etc. No stock images, please. Upload to imgur.com, imgbb.com, or similar free host.
4. Price you paid:
5. Notes or anything we should know:
6. Fill in answers to the table's columns, please

 

[w2lie]

and Unication's recent warranty decision not to cover broken micro-USB ports.

I'm a dealer so I contacted Unication to ask them about this change in policy. They have confirmed that this is not true and are continuing to repair pagers with broken USB ports that are still under the warranty period. (info current as the date on this posting)


Otherwise, great post!

 

[jabbeaux]

I'm a dealer so I contacted Unication to ask them about this change in policy. They have confirmed that this is not true and are continuing to repair pagers with broken USB ports that are still under the warranty period. (info current as the date on this posting)

Thanks, glad post was helpful!
I don't want to derail this thread so I'll share the below and maybe Unication can just clarify publicly, which might serve everyone the best. My agency had two unrelated dealers tell us USB port no longer covered - for both standard and extended warranties. They said it right after below email went out. At this point I don't know if this is a misunderstanding within Unication they sent to dealers or if legalese changed. FWIW I've read the Consumer Limited Warranty (direct link) and am still confused. Would be nice if they'd publicly clarify, or explicitly mention USB port in warranty docs. Certainly don't want to put words in their mouth. I can confirm for broken usb ports - occuring before the below email went out - we've paid flat-rate on out-of-warranty repair and had in-warranty pagers covered. Next time one breaks, I'm happy to report back if I get charged. And just might use your info to argue we shouldn't be!

Note: below emphasis is mine.

From: Jordan Foy <[REDACTED]@unication.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 XX:XX PM
To: [REDACTED]
Subject: Important Notice: RMA Policy Updates & Reminders

3/10/2022

Important Notice: RMA Policy Updates & Reminders

Attention Support Center User,
Please take time to review the information below and share with anyone on your team involved in warranty & RMA process.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: G-Series Repair Program Policy Changes

• FLAT RATE REPAIR PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Due to limited refurbish replacement inventory and policy changes in Taiwan that restrict the age and condition of equipment they will accept to refurbish, Unication must implement the below changes to the Flat Rate Repair Program’s eligibility requirements. These changes will apply to new tickets created on and after 3/14/2022.

1. NEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT- Limited to devices under 5 years old:
The Flat Rate Repair Program is available to OOW (Out of Warranty) devices under 5 years of age (based on the Dealer’s Unication invoice date). Beginning Monday, March 14, 2022, the Unication flat rate repair/replacement program will be limited to device serial numbers that are less than 5 years old. This new policy will be displayed in the ticket system along with instructions to check the age of device prior to opening a new RMA ticket. If a device is received that is over 5 years old with no warranty, it will be returned unrepaired.

2. NO REPAIR/REPLACEMENT- Devices with Physical Damage:
Effective immediately, Unication will no longer offer repair/replacement on physical damage devices with conditions that are not covered under warranty as stated in the Consumer Limited Warranty document. If a product is determined to be unrepairable/uneconomical to repair/replace due to physical damage, a technician will update the support center RMA ticket and the device will be returned unrepaired, in the same condition as received.

What is covered?
Any defect in materials or workmanship.

What is not covered?
Warranty does not cover defects resulting from accidents, damages while in transit to an authorized warranty service center, alterations, unauthorized repairs/modifications, failure to follow instructions, customer abuse (including broken housing, broken displays, or water damage exceeding the limits of ingress protection), fire, flood, and any natural/man-made calamity.

 

[w2lie]

Feel free to open a ticket with me if your dealer is charging you for an in warranty USB repair.

 

[KB9LMJ]

I have a recommendation for Bluetooth earbuds that won't break the bank. The volume is a little quiet, but as earbuds, I believe they will be ample enough in a noisy environment like a race track.

1. Brand + name: KURDENE + S8 DEEP BASS SOUND 38H
2. Purchase Link: Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085VX9JY7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
3. Link to YOUR pics clearly showing the item, size, placement, etc. No stock images, please. Upload to imgur.com, imgbb.com, or similar free host.

https://imgur.com/a/jz4tJV6

4. Price you paid: $22.99 plus a 23% off Amazon coupon on checkout (may be a temporary coupon)
5. Notes or anything we should know: Shows up as device "1" when pairing, but paired without issue. Super easy to pair; simply take them out of the case and they are in pairing mode.

 

[AK9R]

The forums are good places to discuss products, but I'm not sure that the forums are good place for maintaining collections of data that changes over time. The Wiki would be better, I think, because it can be revised (and it automatically keeps a revision history).

Unication Voice Pager Receivers - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

The existing Unication wiki article could be expanded with articles about compatible accessories.

 

[AK9R]

Further listings of Unication accessories can be found here: Unication Voice Pager Receivers - The RadioReference Wiki