W0AEZ Radio Gear
BP-Y14L v6 | KIT | Yaesu FT1 FT2 FT3 FT5 | 5Ah Capacity | USB-C Charging
BP-Y14L v6 | KIT | Yaesu FT1 FT2 FT3 FT5 | 5Ah Capacity | USB-C Charging
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An aftermarket battery pack that fits the Yaesu FT1, FT2, FT3 and FT5.
This is the KIT version of the battery. You have to assemble this unit on your own.
Kit Includes:
2x Samsung 50E 21700 Cells
1x Battery Shell
1x Battery Core
1x Battery contact plate
1x 10mm nickel strip 100mm in length.
1x 4mm Nickel strip at least 25mm in length
1x 22AWG red and black wire 200mm in length
1x 22awg white wire 100mm in length
1x USB-C Charging PCB with BMS
1x 2s BMS PCB
1x Small roll of kapton tape
1x W0AEZ Product sticker
Packaging of the kit is subject to change, but it will remain a full kit.
Assembly Video is here.
Assembly PDF is here.
Want a desk cradle? Add one to your cart to complete the pair! Click here!
5AH of capacity. More than 2x the stock capacity. Up to 34 hours of run time.
Constructed of ABS plastic for durability. Available in Black or Orange.
Uses New, Genuine Samsung 21700 cells. Built with a BMS to help protect the battery. Upgraded 15w USB-C Charging module. Chargeable via USB-C. Fully charges under 4 hours. Typically, under 3 hours.
All batteries are tested to be fully functional in my personal FT-5D.
Please read F.A.Q at the bottom for restock information.
Battery Pack User Guide PDF link here.
International Customers Please Read
Please be aware that you will be responsible for any additional fees associated with your order. Please check the shipping info page for more information, or email me with questions.
Canadian Customers:
I've finally got a report from a customer that he had to pay a substantial "brokerage" fee on top of import fee through UPS Standard shipping.
Please Note:
While the charging module is upgraded, not all USB-C cables are created equally, and may not be compatible. If you run into charging issues, please try a different cable or charger. A USB-A to USB-C cable is nearly guaranteed to work.
This is a 3D printed housing with hand assembled internals. Due to the nature of 3D printing and hand assembling, your item may have minor blemishes or cosmetic defects. Prints may have color or surface texture variations. This will have no impact on its usability.
This item is made to order, and fulfilled by first come first serve.
Do you need upgrade or replacement parts? Please email me directly.
Belt clip featured in the photos is not included with your purchase.
FAQ
Q. When will this be back in stock? A. I try to restock on a weekly basis. If you missed the current batch, I invite you to sign up for email notifications at the bottom of any page, or by clicking the 'CQ CQ CQ' on the bottom left of the screen.
Q. My battery is not charging. A. Try a different USB cord. Not all cords are created equally.
Q. The light is flashing, what does it mean? A. The board as detected an issue with the cord you are trying to use. Swap it out and try again.
Q. What do the lights mean? A. Two lights indicate charging. One indicates charged. Flashing indicates an error.
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.
