Vertex Standard Alkaline Battery Case (FBA-25)

This original Yaesu battery pack works perfectly for my Yaesu ft-60 HT with alkaline batteries. This is an original Yaesu product as the paperwork was included. Fresh alkaline batteries x 6 in the battery pack put out 9 volts. The voltage rating for this radio is 7 to 16 volts, so this is in the right range. The nominal voltage for the radio is 7.5 volts. this battery pack fits perfectly with alkaline batteries however I had some in mfj rechargeable double A batteries and they were too big for the compartment. So rechargeable batteries are too big possibly need to remove out the center plastic piece...I'm just going to use mine for alkaline batteries in an emergency, so this should be just fine...I am very happy with this purchase.

I purchased my Vertex VXA210 from KingSchools back in the day when the also sold accessories. This handheld has served me well over the years, but I’ve been on borrowed time relying on just one rechargeable pack. Now, I can switch in 6x AA batteries and keep on going.Recommend use of a one USA cent coin or something similar to undo the retainer clip...unless you’ve got strong nails! Other than that, excellent battery pack, fits well, no issues closing the cover. I’m looking forward to taking this along on my next trip.

Can't beat this price for an oem yaesu piece. Love having the ability to use regular batteries while camping or hiking etc

I purchased this item with the intention of modifying the case to make NIMH batteries work. You should be able to use rechargeable batteries in this unit during grid-down/emergency situations. I installed some Rayovac rechargeable AAs and discovered they wouldn’t work. Removed the batteries, reinserted, rotated and checked contact points. Reinstalled the case and they worked. Removed the case, reinserted and they worked again. Swapped out with Energizer AAs and they worked as well. FBA-25A case. I won’t use the charging cradle to charge the batteries as damage wouldn’t be covered under the warranty. Notably, I’m pleased that no modifications were required. I don’t know if the case was redesigned or if other purchasers didn’t spin the batteries to be sure proper contact had been made. Vertex loses a ⭐️ due to price as I would only expect to pay $14.99 for this product. Photos illustrate Rayovac and Energizer installs.

This item was purchased as a gift for me. I didn't check it out when it arrived I didn't have the batteries and waited until we purchased some. I was traveling and forgot my charger, so I put the battery pack on my HT-60R and it wouldn't work.I took a volt meter (from H.F.) and they were all had good voltage (they were brand new batteries) !I had the battery pack for quite awhile at that time and couldn't find the reciept so I knew it was to late to get another one. MY ADVICE If you buy this check it right away !!

I purchased this FBA-25 battery case to replace a cheap knock-off I had purchased from Ebay to fit my Yaesu FT-60r.I had paid only $8.99+$2.00 s/h for the part from China on Ebay, but I thought I could save some $$. But when I received that part, I found that some of the AA batteries were difficult to get into the holder, and when assembled, it would fit my Yaesu/Vertex VX-150, but not my FT-60r. I tried everything including shaving the surfaces, but I could not make it fit the FT-60r. I lived with that for almost a year, because I already had a genuine Yaesu FBA-25 that would fit both radios.Finally, last week I decided to order this one from Hamcity.com on Amazon Marketplace. I received the item only a few days later. When I saw the Yaesu certificate of conformance in the package - which was not in the Chinese knock-off, I knew I had made the right choice. This case fits both of my radios perfectly, and installing or removing the AA cells is not the pain it is with the knock-off.Yes, I did pay about 3x what the knock-off cost me for this authentic part, but I have learned that it is not worth trying to save a little $$ buying a cheap knock-off for a Yaesu radio - or anything that requires parts made with precision.

Over reliance on rechargeable batteries is not good. This accessory is essential in a ham go-bag. AA batteries are more universally available and more likely to be found even in an emergency. Cannot say the same for AC power to re-charge battery packs. Wish all H/T's had this as an accessory.

Nice to be able to use AA batteries in a pinch