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BP-Y14L v7 | KIT | Yaesu FT1 FT2 FT3 FT5 VX8| 5Ah Capacity | USB-C Charging
BP-Y14L v7 | KIT | Yaesu FT1 FT2 FT3 FT5 VX8| 5Ah Capacity | USB-C Charging
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Assembly PDF is here.
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BP-Y14L Kit – High-Capacity USB-C Battery Kit for Yaesu FT1, FT2, FT3, FT5 and VX8
Extended Battery Life with Everything You Need to Get Started
The BP-Y14L Kit includes everything you need to upgrade your Yaesu handheld radio with more power, modern charging, and a user-serviceable design. This 5Ah battery pack more than doubles your runtime, offers fast USB-C charging, and features a durable ABS enclosure.
⚠️ This is an advanced DIY kit. The assembly requires soldering, wiring, and careful component placement. If you are not comfortable with intricate builds, consider the pre-assembled BP-Y14L instead.
Kit Features:
- 5Ah High-Capacity Battery Pack – Up to 34 hours of runtime, more than 2x the stock battery life.
- USB-C Fast Charging – Upgraded 15W charging module, fully recharges in under 4 hours (typically under 3 hours).
- User-Serviceable & Replaceable 21700 Cells – Maintain and extend battery life by swapping out cells when needed.
- Durable & Lightweight ABS Housing – Available in black or orange, with a textured grip and clearly labeled model/capacity.
- Universal Compatibility – Works with Yaesu FT1, FT2, FT3, FT5, and VX-8.
What’s Included in the Kit:
- (1) BP-Y14L Battery Housing
- (2) 3.7V 21700 High-Capacity Cell (User-replaceable)
- (1) BMS Protection Board
- (1) USB-C Charging Module
⚠️ Build Difficulty: HIGH
- This kit requires advanced DIY skills, including:
- Soldering small components
- Handling delicate wiring
- Proper assembly of battery cells and circuitry
- Not recommended for beginners. If you're unfamiliar with battery assembly, consider the pre-assembled BP-Y14L version instead.
Why Choose the BP-Y14L Kit?
This kit gives you full control over your battery setup, allowing you to replace components when needed and extend the life of your battery. Ideal for experienced builders who want a custom, long-term power solution for their Yaesu radio.
Battery Pack User Guide PDF link here.
Assembly Video is here.
Assembly PDF is here.
Bought a couple for my Dad and I to do as a project together. Watch the linked video, it makes the steps go smooth. Wasn’t overwhelming or too difficult. The end product is great. After a full charge, I left the radio on with APRS running tx every 60 min and the pack got me 20 hours. No complaints here. In addition, customer service is outstanding. Communication was fast and to the point.
I've been using this battery pack for several weeks now and it's fantastic! Lasts for days and charges quickly with a high current charger.
Here's the caveat, I bought it as a kit and it was a bit intimidating, but I was up for a challenge and have pretty good soldering skills. It was difficult and I ran into a few issues that were promptly addressed by W0AEZ.
Assembled and working great, but I would highly recommend spending the money and buying already assembled.
Fun kit, but you're not going to build this with a clumsy fat soldering iron. It requires a bit of finesse and patience. Double and triple check your wiring and battery orientation before putting the batteries in it. I referred to the pdf on the website as well as a YouTube video. The 3D printed parts are very well designed and the final fit it fine. A tight mate with my FT5D. The 'finish' of the plastic prints is average. You can tell it's a 3D print. The battery capacity is fantastic. I can leave my radio monitoring on a local emergency service frequency for 36 hours or so before the radio objects. Charging is easy. The 2 lithium cells are Samsung INR21700-50E, well made and good review.
https://www.thunderheartreviews.com/2021/12/samsung-21700-50G-48G-50E-test-comparison.html
Finally, customer support from W0AEZ is top notch. He obviously cares about his product and reputation. This is what ham radio is all about.
