Review on 🔋 BTECH Battery Eliminator BL-5 for BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, and UV-5R Radios by Robert Correa

Got it off the amateur radio wish list as a birthday present. The first thing to know about this battery is that you don't need a simple charger to charge the battery. You only need a separately sold power supply, ideal for traveling or camping with a separately sold retractable solar panel. The traditional way to bring this battery to full capacity is to fully charge it on a recommended charging basis without connecting to a radio station. After charging, connect the radio, turn it on and hold the number 0, and the voltage should be 8.3-8.4V. Use the radio to drop the battery voltage to around 7.4V and complete a full charge cycle around 5 times. and The battery lasts longer and has a longer shelf life. My original battery lasted 5 years at the above recommended charge/discharge. It's also lightweight and not bulky, perfect for inside jacket pockets.