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07-06-2014, 01:30 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 35
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AudioVox Two-Ways
I'm sure that many of you have a set of these "Walkie Talkies" in a nice compartment at the base of the "dash". Very convenient when you want them, but I find that I use mine very, very seldom.
I'm too cheap to purchase the rechargeable batteries, and figure that charging standard batteries full time can not be a good idea and might lead to corrosion in the battery compartment, so I just install and remove the batteries when I use them.
Along with cheap, I'm also lazy and wonder if anyone out there has found a convenient spot to access the power source to disconnect it or perhaps install a switch? Looks like removal of the four screws would get to some wiring, but figured I'd ask first and perhaps get some confirmation.
Thank you,
Ron
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07-06-2014, 01:52 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NE WA or S TX
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I replaced the NiCad batteries with NiMH from Harbor Freight (watch for the sales and use the 20% off coupons). Charge the batteries overnight and replace back in the holder. They last a long time. When in storage with power remove the radios and place on dash.
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07-07-2014, 02:21 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Santa Clarita, CA.
Posts: 1,222
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Rechargeable's from Walmart just aren't that expensive. Are you really THAT cheap???
I added a power switch to mine located inside the door. It's off most of the time but I'll turn it on once in awhile just to top off the batteries. About the only time we use them is in Quartzsite.
Those radios may not look like yours either. I replaced the original set with radios that have weather receivers in them and are a little more robust than the OEM
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07-07-2014, 05:31 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 68
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rogo88
I'm too cheap to purchase the rechargeable batteries, and figure that charging standard batteries full time can not be a good idea and might lead to corrosion in the battery compartment
Ron
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Don't try to recharge alkaline "throw away" batteries ! The batteries can burst!
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07-07-2014, 08:00 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Palm Harbor, FL
Posts: 181
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Just curious, what in the model number and manufacturer of the replacement radio's with the weather band?
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05 Meridian, 39K, 350 CAT. '13 F-150 4X4, Blue Ox Aventa LX, Roadmaster 9160, or 2016 Spyder RT in 7x12 trailer, USAF Retired.
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07-07-2014, 09:45 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Santa Clarita, CA.
Posts: 1,222
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They are Audiovox radios, but I can't remember where they came from. Next time I'm over there I'll get a model number for ya
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'06 Itasca Meridian 34H, CAT C7/350
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07-18-2014, 08:30 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Santa Clarita, CA.
Posts: 1,222
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AudioVox Two-Ways
here's the back of the FRS radio with weather band
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