Radios Chargers
Why are Chinese manufactures allowed to sell battery chargers that are fire hazards?
I own a battery charger that came with a radio controlled helicopter. This charger does not have the, [ UL ] Underwritter’s Laboratories, seal of approval on it, like all of my other battery chargers. The instructions say that you should leave the battery pack on the charger for one to one and half hours to get a full charge. This battery charger gets too hot to touch with bare hands after only a half hour. These things are fire hazards!!! When I use this thing I have to set with it and use a stop watch, unplugging it every half hour before it gets too hot. If a person who owns one of these plug-in Chinese battery chargers were to leave it unattended I sure it would start a house fire. When is the United States going to force the Chinese manufactures to stop selling unsafe products, and comply with the safety regulations that American companies have to go by?
manufacturers they can sell what they want.
It is your choice to buy it. If they do not make good safe products, people should choose not to but it.
do not blame the manufacturer, the consumer should not buy a bad product. caveat emptor ( let the buyer beware)
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2 Dual_Band VHF / UHF radio 136-174/400-480MHz Transceiver &headset car charger $225.00 |
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Dual_Band VHF / UHF FM radio 136-174/400-480MHz Transceiver headset car charger $118.00 |
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COBRA TWO WAY RADIO – 2 Handsets + charger + ORIGINAL OWNER & NEVER USED $11.99 |
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Car Radio Battery Eliminator Ni-cd+ Charger Adaptor for Motorola GP68 GP63 GP688 $7.31 |
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Car Radio Battery Eliminator+ Charger Adaptor for ICOM IC-V8/V82 A6 T3H F3GS F11 $7.02 |
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Car Radio Battery Eliminator+ Charger Adaptor for Kenwood TK-3207 TK2207 TK3202 $6.74 |
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Vintage Single Unit Motorola Rapid Charger NLN4038 2 Way Radio 230V, 10.6V $24.99 |
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UNIDEN FPU416K UHF 16 CHANNEL TWO-WAY RADIO (2) AND APX 112 CHARGER $39.99 |
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Motorola radio battery charger mod# NTN4633C NEW!!!! RADIUS. MTS. NARROWBAND $0.92 |
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Wouxun 2-Slots Desktop Radio Charger KG-816 819 699E $18.95 |
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Motorola Car Power/Charger for QuanSheng handheld radio $14.58 |
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Radio charger DC 12V 1.0A 2.5/5.5 MM plug euro plug 03 $7.50 |
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Radio charger DC 12V 1.0A 2.5/5.5 MM plug AUS plug 04 $7.40 |
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Radio charger PSU DC 12V 1.0A 2.5/5.5MM plug UK plug 01 $7.24 |
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New 5W 199 Channels LCD Radio Rechargeable Walkie Talkie+Charger $56.39 |
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New 5W 199 Channels LCD Radio Rechargeable Walkie Talkie+Charger $54.83 |
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2 x Vertex Standard VX-160EU UHF Portable Radios and 1 x charger $157.16 |
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ICOM radio F26F14IC36FI F24BC160 charger $19.00 |
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10 MOTOROLA TALKABOUT 2-WAY RADIOS WITH BASE CHARGERS! $20.50 |
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MAXON SP-100U PORTABLE RADIO W BATTERY AND CHARGER $48.00 |
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USED Cobra FRS80-2 Bk Clearcall 2 Way Radio Walkie Talkies includes charger $9.99 |
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Uniden GMR-2889-2CK Two Way Radios with Charger $59.99 |
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Black and decker Storm station radio power source charger weather $39.99 |
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Lot 5 MA-COM P7100ip, 2 Way Radio,EDACS 800MHz, Harris HT7170T81X w Charger $500.00 |
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battery desktop charger for Motorola radio HT1000 MTX8000 MTS2000 GP900 MTX838 $19.99 |
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battery desktop charger for Motorola radio GP300 GP350 P1225 P110 GTX800 GTX900 $19.99 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM 2 WAY HAM RADIO IC-U81T OR CM98 CM-98 BATTERY $37.05 |
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NEW SMART RAPID BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-U81T RADIO FOR CM98 CM-98 BATTERY $65.55 |
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NEW BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-2GA IC-2GAT IC-2GXA IC-2GXAT IC-F10 IC-F20 RADIO $37.05 |
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BATTERY CHARGER: ICOM IC-M10 IC-V21A IC-V21AT IC-VX-68 IC-W21AT IC-W21ET RADIO $37.05 |
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BATTERY CHARGER: IC-2GA IC-2GAT IC-2GXA IC-2GXAT IC-F10 IC-F20 IC-M10 ICOM RADIO $65.55 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-V21A IC-V21AT IC-VX-68 IC-W21AT IC-W21ET RADIOS $65.55 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM BP132 BP174 BP157 BP-132 BP-174 BP-157 RADIO BATTERIES $65.55 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM BP132 BP174 BP157 BP-132 BP-174 BP-157 RADIO BATTERIES $37.05 |
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Midland LXT276 2-way radios w/ desktop charger (walkie talkie) $15.50 |
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Motorola SP50 Radio with Charger $40.00 |
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2 Radios and 3X Base Charger $0.99 |
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SMART RAPID CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-F30LT IC-F40LT RADIOS, CM140 CM141 CM142 BATTERY $65.55 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-F30LT IC-F40LT RADIOS & CM-140 CM-141 CM-142 BATTERY $37.05 |
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SMART RAPID CHARGER: ICOM IC-A3 IC-A22 RADIO CM166 CM-166 CM166S CM-166S BATTERY $65.55 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-A3 IC-A22 RADIO, CM166 CM-166 CM166S CM-166S BATTERY $37.05 |
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Motorola Radius P50 VHF 2ch Radio with Desk charger $39.99 |
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Motorola 2 Way Radio Charger for HT600 **Model NTN4635A $23.96 |
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New Motorola RDU4100 RADIO and CHARGER 10 Channel UHF $279.00 |
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6 New Motorola RDU4100 RADIOS and CHARGERS 10 Chan UHF $1,674.00 |
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Motorola Talkabout T5820 Walkie Talkies Two-Way Radios Pair Charger Belt Harness $12.50 |
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SMART RAPID CHARGER: ICOM IC-T22A IC-T42A IC-T7 IC-W31A IC-Z1A/W31 RADIO $65.55 |
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2+1 Battery & Charger for KNB-25A KNB-26N TK-2160 TK-3160 TK-2168 TK-3168 Radio $73.85 |
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2+1 Battery & Charger for KNB-25A KNB-26N TK-2140 TK-3140 TK-2148 TK-3148 Radio $73.85 |
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SMART RAPID CHARGER FOR ICOM RADIO BATTERY BP173 BP-173 BP172 BP171 BP-180 BP180 $65.55 |
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2+1 Battery & Charger for KNB-25A KNB-26N TK-2170 TK-3170 TK-2173 TK-3173 Radio $73.85 |
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2+1 Battery Charger Set for KNB-25A KNB-26N KNB-25 KNB-26 VHF UHF Portable Radio $73.85 |
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SMART RAPID CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-W32A W32A W32 RADIO, BP-172 BP-171 BP-170 BP170 $65.55 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-W32A W32A W32 RADIO FOR BP173 BP-173 BP180 BATTERY $37.05 |
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Midland GXT250VP2 7 Mile Two Way Radio With Charger 2 Pack $29.95 |
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6 New Motorola 900 MHz DTR410 RADIOS CHARGERS HOLSTERS $1,554.00 |
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6 New Motorola RDV2020 RADIOS & CHARGERS 2 Channel VHF $1,134.00 |
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Audiovox Walkie Talkies with Charger – GMRS862CH (General Mobile Radio Service) $8.99 |
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12 New Motorola RDV2020 RADIOS & CHARGERS 2 Chan VHF $2,268.00 |
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12 New Motorola 900 MHz DTR410 RADIOS CHARGERS HOLSTERS $3,108.00 |
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BATTERY CHARGER FOR ICOM IC-T22A IC-T42A IC-T7 IC-W31A IC-Z1A IC-W31 RADIO BP173 $37.05 |
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1 New Motorola RDV2020 RADIO and CHARGER 2 Channel VHF $189.00 |
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Motorola CP110 Walkie-Talkie Radio w/Charger $10.50 |
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Motorola NTN4734A Saber Astro Radio Battery Charger $19.95 |
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Set of 2 AudioVox GMRS3082CH Handheld 22-Channels Two-Way Radios w/Charger/AC $21.99 |
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JOBCOM * JMX-146D * VHF 2 WATT PORTABLE RADIO, NO CHARGERS (LOT OF 2) $200.00 |
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JMN4013B Li-ion Battery with charger for Motorola Visar Two Way Radio 10.4 Wh $35.00 |
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UNIDEN FPH510D COMMERCIAL VHF 10 CHANNEL TWO-WAY RADIO AND CHARGER $49.99 |
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Motorola Radio Chargers Model AA16742 Used $49.00 |
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Radio Battery Charger 220v for Motorola T6200C/5428/5628/5728 T5500/5522/5608 $16.33 |
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Radio Battery Charger 220v for Motorola GP328 GP338 GP340 HT1250 MTX8250 PRO5150 $23.46 |
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ICOM Navicom IC-A22 VHF Air Band Transceiver Aviation Radio + AC charger $119.00 |
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MOTOROLA CPD-6 NNTN4028B 6 BAY PORT MULTI RADIO GANG CHARGER CHARGING STATION $74.94 |
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8 NEW COBRA LI 720 WX 32 MILE 2 WAY RADIOS 8 BATTERIES 4 CHARGERS Walkie Talkies $266.91 |
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2 COBRA 35 MILE CXR 925 TWO WAY RADIO Walkie Talkies Charger & Batteries NEW $86.91 |
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COBRA FA-CHRGR 2 WAY RADIO BATTERY CHARGER PR 3100 3000 $12.91 |
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COBRA FA-CHRGR 2 WAY RADIO BATTERY CHARGER PR 945 950 1050 1100 1150 PR1100 NEW $12.91 |
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Lot 4 COBRA LI720 32 MILE TWO WAY RADIOS BATTERIES 2 CHARGERS New Walkie Talkies $136.91 |
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TWO COBRA PR4300 10 mile 2-WAY RADIO Chargers Batteries $96.91 |
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6 COBRA 20 mile LI 6500 2 WAY RADIO Walkie Talkies with Batteries 3 Chargers NEW $236.91 |
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COBRA GA-CD DESKTOP 2 WAY RADIO CHARGER & BATTERIES KIT $31.91 |
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COBRA GA-CD DUAL DESK TOP TWO WAY RADIO BATTERY CHARGER PR 4700 PR4750 PR4790 $19.91 |
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TWO COBRA 10 mile PR 255 2 WAY RADIOS Batteries Charger PR255 NEW Free Ship USA $49.91 |
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GE ERICSSON MOBILE RADIO BATTERY CHARGER 344A 3072P2 17 Volt 50-60HTz 3.8 Watt $21.00 |
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FDC Desktop Charger for FD-880 Dual Band radio charging cradle Feidaxin $18.90 |
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Car Cigeratte 12V Power Cable For Radio Charger U2S $5.50 |
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FDC Desktop Charger for FD-880 Dual Band radio charging cradle Feidaxin $18.99 |
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SP340 UHF MIDLAND MAXON Portable Radio,battery+charger $199.00 |
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Charger for Icom radio Batteries BP209/BP210 $48.00 |
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FDC Desktop Charger for FD-880 Dual Band radio charging cradle charge $18.90 |
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NEW Radio Battery Chargers for MOTOROLA CP185 CP1660 CP1600 CP1300 $15.99 |
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MOTOROLA TALKABOUT WALKIE TALKIES Model # FV600R 2-Way Radios with AC Charger $24.99 |
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JING TONG 110V Original Desktop Charger FOR JT-988RADIO $16.50 |
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DC Car Charger Adaptor Yaesu Radio VX-5R VX-8R FT-250R FT-270R FT-817ND E-DC-5B $21.00 |
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Motorola radio charger- NTN1174A $1.00 |
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Motorola radio charger-HTN9014A $1.00 |
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Yaesu E-DC-21 Car Charger for VX-1R VX-2R VX-3R Radio $21.00 |
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Motorola MT1000 Radio w/Charger UHF 470-520mhz 16 Channels (6 Available)!! $59.99 |
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6 Midland – Walkie Talkie w/ 3 Chargers +6 Headsets two 2 way radio NOAA weather $185.95 |
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Motorola 2- Way Radios / (6)Radius GP300 / 8 channel/ Chargers / EXTRAS $71.00 |
Getting Started with Radio Controlled Boats
Radio controlled models appeal to the kid in all of us, though serious hobbyists will make a distinction between hobby quality models and the toys of their youth. If you live near a lake or river, then radio controlled boats provide a fun way to hit the water. You can race them competitively or just sail them for recreation. Be careful to avoid bodies of water that have weeds in them, as these can get stuck in your rudder or propeller and slow down your radio-controlled boat.
RC boats are a best-selling branch of the RC toy development. They are produced in a wide variety of shapes varying from small and steady cruisers to lightning fact racers and their popularity goes along to soar up. The conception of a toy boat is not precisely new. After all, toy boats have been around as long as teddy bears
The captivation with RC boats is not only their lightness on the water, but also their complex gathering process. Sure, people take plume in the trophies and ribbons gained in water races and tournaments, but most of the RC boat operators are equally proud of the workmanship of their marine admirations.
It is this sense of pride that has assisted pushes the toy market into making a large number of RC boat model kits that come across the skill sets of different groups of people. Generally, RC boats come in three varying models: builder’s kits, ARR boat kits, and RTR boat kits.
Gas, Electric or Nitro?
Broadly speaking, radio controlled boats fall into three types. Electric boats are the cheapest, but also the slowest, and get slower as the battery power depletes. Gas powered boats run on regular auto gas, and can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. They are the most expensive type of remote controlled boat, but can run for up to 45 minutes on a single tank of gas. Somewhere in between are nitro boats, which run on a blend of alcohol and oil especially designed for sport vehicles. The boats themselves are usually cheaper than gas boats, but the fuel is more expensive, so they could prove to be a false economy. Another disadvantage is that they are very noisy, and banned in some areas for that reason. However, they have the advantage of being easy to operate and running on full power throughout the lifetime of a tank of fuel.
What Do I Need To Run a Remote Controlled Boat?
Most remote controlled boats come as a complete kit, with batteries, fuel and a battery charger, though batteries and fuel will need to be purchased separately once the initial supply runs out. Some nitro boats also require a starter kit. This is usually supplied with the boat, but not always. If you are buying your first radio controlled boat you are better off looking for one that comes ready to run straight out of the box
About the Author
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