Battery performs flawlessly. Would recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their stock battery.
I have purchased 3 batteries for my FT5DR. During hurricane Helene and Milton, I was able to use the radio to stay in touch with the local hurricane net and SKYWARN net. While listening to the nets, each battery lasted around 24 -30 hours before they needed a charge. FYI the battery meter on the FT5DR is not very accurate, it showed a “one bar status” for almost 10 hours.
Jose (KJ4OSE)
It’s really the battery Yaesu should have made. It feels good in the hand, and the battery life is great. I also like that I can replace the cells when they wear out.
I ordered wire/string winders and am very pleased with the price, quality, strength, and finish of the product and also the timely delivery.
Thank you W0AEZ !
Great item. Well built.
Although big and heavy, it's a perfect backup battery for your Yaesu HTs. I've been very happy with the customer service, delivery and the battery case itself (international order). Thank you!
I received my battery this last week and I started a runtime trial 2 days ago and I tapped out at around 30 hrs of mostly just listening before charging again. The battery wasn't dead yet but I needed it for an event the next day. I have to say that I am very pleased since my 2 stock packs won't make it through half that time. Thanks Kevin and I'd like to get another pack when they are available.
I've had the BP-Y14L for almost two months now and I really enjoy the extra capacity. This runs my Yaesu for many, many hours. Now that I have been using it as a primary battery, I just top it off when convenient and never worry about it. I just pick it up on the way out the door. Very happy with the battery and happy that the internal batteries are replaceable when that time comes too. Thanks!
This battery is terrific. It fits nice and snug and as a significant amount of operating time to my FT 5. Don’t hesitate to buy one. I have two and they are great products.
These batteries are great I highly recommend them!!!!!
Just got mine this morning and its perfect. I showed it off at my club meeting tonight and everyone wants one. If you ever make one for the D75, Ill definitely buy it. The stock battery on that makes the stock 5d battery look like endurance equipment.
These have been a life saver during the power outages and hurricane Helene response here in WNC!! KG4YVS
So far so good. I have already recommended this battery to some of my ARES group members. The battery retention tabs are a bit stiff, so be careful not to over flex or force them. I haven't put it through the ringer of all day APRS and voice ops yet, but I have no doubts that it is up to the task. I plan to leave this battery installed on my HT unless I somehow manage to drain it and my charging bank. I will probably order a second as a spare just in case something happens to this one. There's no way I could go back to the small factory batteries.
Fine little gizmo. used it at an ham fest and people like it a lot.
1 little thing, would be fun if we could change color.
total score 9/10
Perfect. The way It should have been made from Yaesu to start with. My FT-5 just got better. Thank you W0AEZ. I bought the quick charger before I had the battery. And they work seamless together.
