VHF5 marine band radio..I have working one but need replacement battery & or charger?

Question

VHF5 marine band radio..I have working one but need replacement battery & or charger?

Answer 1

Depending on the cost  you may want to look at a new radio

Cobra, Uniden, Midland and all have handhelds for around $50.00

Marine Radio Store

http://www.marine-radio-store.com/huvhba...

Has the battery for $47.94 plus shipping

Radio Shack, Circuit city,Best Buy and many other places sell universal chargers with interchangeable and reversable tips

Answer 2

Hi Debbe!

The Humminbird VHF5 is a discontinued model, but you might be able to get the parts you need here:

http://www.humminbird.com/support/faq.as...

(EDIT) Here's the owner's manual for your radio.

http://www.humminbird.com/PDF/vhf5.pdf

The batteries are AA's (eight of 'em) and you can use NiCd/NiMh rechargeables or alkalines (Although alkalines get a little spendy over time unless you go for the economy 16-pack for around 9 bucks)

I'd think a 12v 200mA wall adapter (center pin positive) that fits your socket, (might have to check for proper fit first) would charge your battery. I use the same for our Sitex HH-300 marine radio, except I had to reverse the plug connections as Sitex used a center-pin-negative configuration .

THIS might just be what you're looking for as a battery charger!

http://www.smarthome.com/9725253.html

Good Luck!