OPUS Battery Charger

[greggk]

Hi. I am exhausted just trying to figure out what "forum" to post in. It does get a little ridiculous.

Below is an email I just sent to OPUS. I figured that would be the best format in which to present it here also. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it. I have 2 days left in which to return or exchange my OPUS.

"This is in regards to my Opus Tester/charger. I had 4 AA radio shack, 2500mA batteries, new, charging for several days. They reached "full" status a few days ago, and I left them in for a trickle charge. Today I took all 4 out and put them into my Uniden portable scanner. I immediately got a "low battery" warning, and the empty battery icon displayed. I removed all 4 and tried another 4, similar batteries, and again they were low. I then tried all 8 batteries in my Radio Shack PRO-106 scanner; same low battery warning.

I then put all 8 batteries in the opus, 4 at a time of course, and they all read over 1.2 volts; most far over.

I then tested each battery individually with a standard, manual battery tester. All 8 batteries were LOW; too low to use in a scanner or any other device.

So, My OPUS tells me they are well charged; My scanners and battery tester say different.

If anyone has any suggestions or past experience I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Greg

 

[K2KOH]

To tell you the truth, I use RS Enercell 2500mah rechargeable, and they kinda suck. I use a MAHA charger, and I have to slow charge them to use them. I'm not familiar with your charger; if it has a conditioning function try it. If not, try slow charging

 

[greggk]

I did some research today, and read where numerous people complained that the batteries I used often give them the "low battery" warning, even fresh from the charger. They were referring to things such as cameras, flash units, etc. I have other batteries not sold by RS that work fine.

I am taking them back and asking for a refund. I bought two packs of 4 each, almost $40.00.

Thanks for the info.

nascentes morimur

Greg

 

[greggk]

I finally got this resolved, but I would like to thank everyone who helped out.

THANKS "N2MWE."

 

[Ghstwolf62]

Good to hear that. I got one back when Lawman210 first mentioned them and was a bit worried there.

 

[greggk]

It appears to be the Radio Shack batteries. They are charged well over 1.2 volts, but read "dead" when installed. No other battery I tested did this.

Those RS Batteries did work in my RS PRO 106; go figure.

Greg

 

[Ghstwolf62]

Yeah things get strange with all this stuff in general it seems. At least its still working and the batteries are good for something else.