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Title: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: RADIOMAN015 on September 07, 2009, 11:57:10 PM
Anyone know of some good sources to get a quick battery replacement for the pointer ELT simulator transmitter ???
RM
Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: Eclipse on September 08, 2009, 01:18:53 AM
I had my Comm guy convert it to C-cells.  Much cheaper and available anywhere.
Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: IceNine on September 08, 2009, 01:24:10 AM
^ Second.

I went to batteries plus and for $40 I got a rechargeable pack.

Pointer is asking $30, but you have to throw the pack away when you are done.

Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on September 08, 2009, 02:56:23 AM
We went to C's, and solar panel.  ELT fun in the sun  8)
Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: IceNine on September 08, 2009, 02:59:25 AM
How inconspicuous could you really make solar panels on a bright orange box?  Doesn't that defeat the purpose?

Do tell, any pics?
Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on September 08, 2009, 03:19:57 AM
We actually did a complete recase into an ammo can.

http://www.cap-es.net/ES%20Projects/Practice%20Beacon%20Box.htm
Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: a2capt on September 08, 2009, 08:47:29 AM
Another option is an R/C car battery set from 'the Shack' .. Comes with a nice charger, adapt the connector and do a little bit of mods to the bottom of the case inside the trainer. Or disassemble the R/C battery pack and put them in a similar configuration.

Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: Airrace on September 08, 2009, 12:20:45 PM
I also went to Batteries Plus and purchased the rechargable type batteries. I had an old charger at home that worked and the batteries have been used for over three years and no problem so far.
Title: Re: Battery Replacement for Pointer ELT Simulator?
Post by: JoeTomasone on October 17, 2009, 09:07:48 PM
Converted to C-Cells.  I posted plans to do so on here some time ago.