Sporty's JD-200 Replacement Battery Tray

[gfinn12]

Hello,

I have a Sporty's JD-200 handheld aviation radio and I the battery tray is corroded. Where can I find a replacement battery tray or spare chargeable battery pack and charger?

I am also open to getting a generic radio battery pack and charger. I just don't know which one would be compatible?


Thank you,
George.

 

[skyking3286]

Try baking soda and vinegar on the contacts.

 

[Domenick]

Do you know what happens when you mix baking soda with vinegar? It vigorously foams and creates a neutral salt solution--negating the acidity of the vinegar and the alkali of the baking soda. Use one or the other. I'd start with baking soda.

 

[Clip4]

Part of the economy of these radios is no continued support. I think you are out of luck unless you can repair what you have.

 

[gfinn12]

I gave it a go. Turns out the issue is one of the metal connectors is bent and wasn't making good contact with one of the batteries. I tried a different brand of battery and that seemed to help as the radio turned on.


Are there compatible third party rechargeable batteries for other radios (or walkie talkies) that I could use as well?

 

[Clip4]

I gave it a go. Turns out the issue is one of the metal connectors is bent and wasn't making good contact with one of the batteries. I tried a different brand of battery and that seemed to help as the radio turned on.


Are there compatible third party rechargeable batteries for other radios (or walkie talkies) that I could use as well?

Probably not. Sporty’s likely has a China manufacturer do doesn’t produce a US name brand.