Topic: battery power for a ua-5

[duff]

I run skm-184 > a V3 > vx pocket i am looking to do board matrix in the feild and was woundering if i can use a battery to power the ua-5 in the feild if so can someone please send me a link on how to thanks in advance

[jkoch]

what do you mean "a battery?" if you're talking about an li-on then, yes. they have them at wallmart and they're portable dvd player batteries. typically about 4500mah 9volts for around 50 bucks. alternately, you can make/buy a 9volt battery pack. sorry i don't have any links.. your best bet would probably be to check out the power/batteries forum instead of the pre/ad/etc forum.

[spyder9]

Go to Walmart, the electronics section, and get the portable 9volt DVD player battery, $50.  Many of use it for powering the UA5.  You can also get the Memorex version on eBay. 

Also, recommend getting  a better adapter, which is included with the battery, for connecting to UA5.  The adapter included is a little loose and straight.  Go to Radio shack and get the right angle adapter, labeled "M".

[Brian Skalinder]

As already noted, a LiIon battery will do the trick and is probably easiest - basically plug-n-play.  It may also be the cheapest option depending on prices you find for two alternatives:  an RC or SLA battery.  Check the Archival Info forum for DIY on building these battery solutions.

[Ed.]

you can find those walmart style batteries on ebay for around $25