Batteries for Motorola MT500 wanted CHEAP!

[Jester]

Hey people,

I picked up a Motorola MT500 VHF HT that I plan on converting to 2 meter amateur use, and I am looking for a source for batteries that won't cost me an arm and a leg...The average price on these batteries is 50$, and are usually NOS surplus and are Nickel Cadmium type...I am looking for something cheaper and preferably Nickel Metal Hydride if possible but I'll deal with NiCads if thats all I can get. If I am not mistaken, they are 15 volt batteries....

The MT500, although it is an older radio, is a classic and is reknowned for its quality. Getting one setup for 2 meters isnt cheap, but a frequency synthesiser is in the works as we speak from a reknowned radio shop that specialises in Motorola HTs. What this synth will do is eliminate the need for crystal channel elements and will allow the addition of a board that is oldered in that will allow for up to 16 PC-programmed channels and the PL tones to accompany them. This will save a TON of money having the existing crystals remachined for a new frequency, which costs on average 35 bucks a piece.

If anyone here knows about this radio or where to get cheap batteries, please let me know. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

73,

Jester #943
Downers Grove, IL

[Johnny Relay]

See if this is what your looking for... if not, perhaps it will lead you in the right direction.

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[Jester]

Johnny Relay,

Thats about the cheapest I've seen, thanks for the link...

The unfortunate thing about these radios is that EVERYTHING is expensive. The rubber duck antenna was 24$ alone, more than the radio!

Looks like I have something to order! (I'm lucky I have the charger)

73,

Jester #943
Downers Grove, IL

[Johnny Relay]

No problem. Glad I was able to help.