What type is the DC jack on the Baofeng UV5R base charger? I want to buy a splitter so that I can charge multiple radios with the same car/wall charger.
$\begingroup$
$\endgroup$
4
-
$\begingroup$ Like this ? http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=122540 please note I have no affiliation with this site... this is just an example $\endgroup$– Edwin van MierloMar 1, 2018 at 10:34
-
$\begingroup$ Or alternatively you can buy the splitter cheaply like this http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=109966 same site, still no affiliation $\endgroup$– Edwin van MierloMar 1, 2018 at 10:36
-
$\begingroup$ @EdwinvanMierlo, yep, the splitter from your second comment is exactly what I want, but what is the connector type? I want to buy it from somewhere else and I want to know what to search for. $\endgroup$– Adrian BerMar 1, 2018 at 14:49
-
1$\begingroup$ A picture would be a nice addition. $\endgroup$– Phil Frost - W8IIMar 1, 2018 at 16:33
Add a comment
|
1 Answer
$\begingroup$
$\endgroup$
1
The plug used in the Baofeng base is a 5.5 mm/2.1 mm barrel connector.
However, you cannot simply parallel a bunch of base charger units and power them off of a single AC or DC adapter without properly considering the total current required. The stock AC wall wart for the charger puts out 10 volts at 0.5 amps. Each charging base will require 0.5 amps. So, for example, if you wish to wire three charging bases in parallel (it won't work in series), you will require a power supply that puts out 10 volts at 1.5 amps (0.5 amps times 3).
answered Mar 1, 2018 at 14:56
-
$\begingroup$ +1 for answering the question then explaining the practical considerations. Low batteries will draw more Amps than full batteries, and it is important to supply 10 Volts in all power-draw situations. I personally find it easier to power my 3 base stands separately. $\endgroup$– SDsolarMar 7, 2018 at 20:50