Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #4 - rebuilding the battery pack

This is an article in a series regarding the Azden AZ-61 6m FM Transceiver.  One of the weak points of vintage handy-talkies (HT's) is the battery pack.  It is a fact that Ni-cad batteries (or any rechargeable for that matter) have limited useful life.  It is also a fact that radio manufacturers love to create proprietary battery packs for their radios.  If you buy a vintage HT you will likely end up having to replace or refurbish the battery pack.

Azden AZ-61 6m FM Transceiver

Replacing the battery pack on the AZ-61 with new old stock (NOS) is unlikely.  It is possible to rebuild the battery pack yourself.  The process involves carefully cracking the case (a Dremel can help with this task), replacing the batteries, and then resealing case with tape.

Good DX and 73, NJ2X



Other related articles on NJ2X.COM:
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #1 - How to program the radio
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #2 - disabling "the beep"
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #3 - 1993 review article
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #4 - rebuilding the battery pack
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #5 - how to reset the radio
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #6 - Automatic Power-Off
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #7 - VFO Mode
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #8 - Frequency Step
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #9 - Scanning
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #10 - Dual Watch
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #11 - Battery Saver
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #12 - Optional Accessories
Azden AZ-61 6m FM HT - Tip #13 - Specifications





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