BC125AT: Charging batteries in the BC125AT?

[ShorterWave]

I just got the BC125AT to replace my dying 30 year old PRO-51. In the manual it states you have to set the amount of hours that it will recharge NiMh AAs. I thought it would automatically stop charging them when they're full. How do you know how many hours to set it for?

 

[mule1075]

I just got the BC125AT to replace my dying 30 year old PRO-51. In the manual it states you have to set the amount of hours that it will recharge NiMh AAs. I thought it would automatically stop charging them when they're full. How do you know how many hours to set it for?

It is like playing Russian Roulette in my opinion. Buy a few extra sets of batteries and a good external charger is the way I would go.

 

[dave3825]

While some scanners do allow batteries to be charged internally, it’s always better to charge in a dedicated charger that will ensure a full charge.

 

[N4DJC]

I just got the BC125AT to replace my dying 30 year old PRO-51. In the manual it states you have to set the amount of hours that it will recharge NiMh AAs. I thought it would automatically stop charging them when they're full. How do you know how many hours to set it for?

Buy some Panasonic eneloops and a charger, don’t take the risk of internal charging. There’s no smart charging protective circuit in the 125.

 

[ShorterWave]

I have Eneloop AA's and an external charger, so that's what I'll use.

 

[D31245]

I charge externally also and use IKEA Ladda batteries.

You might find these threads useful:

BC125AT: - Rechargable batteries for the BC125AT.

I just got a BC125AT to replace my ancient RS Pro-97, and I'm wondering how high I can go with rechargeable batteries. It came with 2 x 2300 mHa batteries, but all my AA NiHi's are 2800 or more. Am I going to fry anything using these, especially if I leave them in to recharge, or are am I good...

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Ikea Ladda batteries.

Looking for review's on Ikea Ladda aa rechargeable batteries. I have been using Eneloops mostly, and am quite happy. But the price ! . Some say Ladda's are rebranded Eneloops. Thanks for any help.

forums.radioreference.com

 

[steve9570]

As I stated here many times that unit is a Battery HOG. I just plug it in now if I use it in house.
I will stop charging when its full. It shows on the screen. But I still only get 4-5 hours on battery alone. Not to trilled with the scanner in the year I have had it but I am spoiled I guess with all of the Moto Hts I have to use as scanners. And my Unication G1. My HT1250-LS and the 2 HT1000s
still out perform the 125-AT but thats what one to expect from a $1,000 plus rig to a under $200.00 one. Just my opinion tons of years in radio with tons of radios


Steve

 

[Scan125]

See: Scan125 Control Program User Manual

More specifically

9 Hours for > 1500mAh
10 Hours for > 1800mAh
11 Hours for > 2000mAh
12 Hours for > 2100mAh
13 Hours for > 2200mAh
14 Hours for > 2300mAh

 

[majoco]

I have had two non-branded 2300mA/Hr batteries in my UBCT125AT since I bought it some two years ago - I run it until it starts to bleep than plug it into any 5volt charger that's nearest and charge it until it says "Charge complete" - it's never put a foot wrong and seems to run for 6 hours continuously.

Thoroughly recommend Nick's "Scan 125" programme.

 

[K2KOH]

I second the LADDA batteries, and get the charger from them as well. The charger is like seven bucks.

 

[K5MPH]

I agree with every one get you a charger .....