Kendoo? Good? Bad?
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Kendoo? Good? Bad?
Anyone dealt with Kendoo?
Are their batteries okay?
How about their accessories (speaker mics..) ?
Just wonderin'.
Are their batteries okay?
How about their accessories (speaker mics..) ?
Just wonderin'.
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rumor has it that their batteries are absolute junk. (I think this was discussed on the LMR list a
couple months ago.)
I have no experience with their accessories, except for their GM/Spectra power cables, which seem to be fine.
couple months ago.)
I have no experience with their accessories, except for their GM/Spectra power cables, which seem to be fine.
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My thoughts
I've been through a bunch of Kendoo batts for the saber, never again. RAHQ.com had Jbro for about $9 more thant the $29 ebay variety, and their quality is far superior.
As for accesories, go OEM or try for the top of the line OTTO stuff. Pryme is fine for ham, but don't ever think of staking your life on it.
Will
As for accesories, go OEM or try for the top of the line OTTO stuff. Pryme is fine for ham, but don't ever think of staking your life on it.
Will
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Re: My thoughts
Wow, some of you guys hate Kendoo- However, not me. I've had god experiences with their products. What have I gotten from them? 3 GP350 batteries and a GP300 battery. The GP350 batteries fit better than the OEM batteries. They last just as long, too.
The best battery of the bunch is the GP300 battery. It is supposedly the '1200Ma' version, but it lasts all day long- longer than the Motorola original I also have. I've been impressed with their GP300/350 products and have had NO complaints.
-Josh
The best battery of the bunch is the GP300 battery. It is supposedly the '1200Ma' version, but it lasts all day long- longer than the Motorola original I also have. I've been impressed with their GP300/350 products and have had NO complaints.
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One of my supervisors at work has an MTX810 and bought a new battery of Kendoo origin. He has only good things to say about it. He charges it in his quick charger, it last's him for 16 hours, 8-4 road job and 4-12 shift work. Says he is going to buy more. As for me, I am going to buy a Kendoo battery for my MTX8000 and SP50 and see how they work. I will post my findings.
Tony
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Kendoo
We have over 30 MTS/MTX series batteries from them and the are great. We have Saber/ Astro batteries and they where all good, BUT... some of them where so tight that we had to take a Dremel and give it a quick touch. I have heard nothing but good things on the GP300 battery, guy owns about 30 for rentals. It does seem as someone mentioned that their quality control is spotty. The aftermarket stuff like the MTS car adapter and a few others also work well. It seems to be hit or miss on some of their line and others seem extremely reliable.... I have had crappy and great JBROs, but the best seem to be Alexander, and the old Motorola line stuff. It does seem that the cases are not as strong....
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Will mentioned Prime in his post. I don't know if he is referring to Primecell of Pennsylvania, but I have gotten a few rebuilds from Primecell for my MT1000/HT600/P200 collection and have no problems. They charge up fine in the rapid charger and last all day and then some.
I don't work for them, but I think comments should be made - good as well as bad.
Good luck,
I don't work for them, but I think comments should be made - good as well as bad.
Good luck,
Chris,
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Wesley Chapel, Pasco County, Florida
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KENDOO
Kendoo batteries are the only ones i will use anymore. I at one time was using JBRO's and had to send a lot of them back(4 out of 6).It may have been a QC problem but i have been using kendoo's for the last 2 years never had to send one back! Just my experience with them is as follows ,HT1250,JT1000,MT2000,GP300/350 ,HT1000,and others can't say about the sabre problems.
I have to say good to Kendoo also. Only going by my experience. Follow the normal charging procedures for new batteries....charge slow charge for 16-20 hours, drain, charge again, drain, charge again. My kendoo's last me for 3 days, using for approximately 6 hours per day, I usually charge after the second day, but never after the first. I shut off during the middle of the day when not needed.
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Re: My thoughts
I love my KENDOO's Also..using them on the HT-1000 radios, 2700mha and they last 30 hrs or better on one charge, been using the last ones for 3 yrs of everyday use.. I am ordering KENDOO again!Josh wrote:Wow, some of you guys hate Kendoo- However, not me. I've had god experiences with their products. -Josh
bad fit
my ht1250ls came used with a kendoo battery , it didn't fit right at all. don't know how good they work, bought a new motorola batt and it works great. Threw the kenddo away.
Tyler
Tyler
Has anyone tried their chargers?? Any comments??
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In my Kendoo Experence, I would say they rank down there quite far. I have had noting but bad luck with those darn things. For one, they burn up while charging at a normal rate. Second, the cells don't seem to hold their charge very well. I had a couple of them that were bought new, and the cells seemed to dry up really quick. They went from 1.2 ah to .8 ah in about 3 months. Quite bad for NiCad's. The charging was on the factory charger for my Icom HT. If you want a really kick-a$$ aftermarket pack for any radio, then Multiplier is definitely the way to go. Also have a couple of Jbro NiCad's for my XTS, and those too are dropping their capacity very quick. Multiplier all the way baby!!!!
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I bought one for a jedi radio, and it never held a charge as long as the Moto batteries. I could get about a full day (24-hour EMS shift) out of the Moto batteries, but the higher-amp Kendoo only lasted about14 hours.
Also, the battery housing failed and separated, so the radio would drop off the battery which was securely on my belt. How very useful! And the supplier wanted tons of information - date of purchase (OK), copy of invoice (for a $30 battery, who saves it for long?), eBay auction number (right!), etc. etc. - from me before they would replace under warrantee. I told them to stuff it and threw it away.
Never again. Moto only.
Having said that, I bought a Kendoo battery eliminator without realizing it for the Jedi. It works GREAT! Never able to overheat it, fits well, works well, etc. A great item. If only the batteries were so good......
Also, the battery housing failed and separated, so the radio would drop off the battery which was securely on my belt. How very useful! And the supplier wanted tons of information - date of purchase (OK), copy of invoice (for a $30 battery, who saves it for long?), eBay auction number (right!), etc. etc. - from me before they would replace under warrantee. I told them to stuff it and threw it away.
Never again. Moto only.
Having said that, I bought a Kendoo battery eliminator without realizing it for the Jedi. It works GREAT! Never able to overheat it, fits well, works well, etc. A great item. If only the batteries were so good......
Wow.
Sounds like everyone has had mixed experiences with batteries.
Here's my Dollar. (2 cents US )
I've used the original Motorola batteries, Alexander Batteries, Multiplier, and some "Mr. NiCad" that I got in Dayton.
These were all for the HT600 that I'm speaking of now.
I bought them all brand-new, out of the shrink-wrap.
The Motorola one lasted about a year. After 9 months, I noticed a VERY sharp decrease in performance. I used to have access to a battery monitor thingie, and the battery was rated for 1200mah. Up to 9 months, it was around 1150. At about 10 months in, it dropped down to 800, seemingly overnight.
The alexander batteries were top quality. Lasted around 2 years, and still hold a half-decent charge.
The Multiplier were the BEST. They still hold the original rated charge (4 years later).
The Mr. Nicad SUCKED. The lasted maybe 6 months.
But, everyone will have different experiences.
Mike
Sounds like everyone has had mixed experiences with batteries.
Here's my Dollar. (2 cents US )
I've used the original Motorola batteries, Alexander Batteries, Multiplier, and some "Mr. NiCad" that I got in Dayton.
These were all for the HT600 that I'm speaking of now.
I bought them all brand-new, out of the shrink-wrap.
The Motorola one lasted about a year. After 9 months, I noticed a VERY sharp decrease in performance. I used to have access to a battery monitor thingie, and the battery was rated for 1200mah. Up to 9 months, it was around 1150. At about 10 months in, it dropped down to 800, seemingly overnight.
The alexander batteries were top quality. Lasted around 2 years, and still hold a half-decent charge.
The Multiplier were the BEST. They still hold the original rated charge (4 years later).
The Mr. Nicad SUCKED. The lasted maybe 6 months.
But, everyone will have different experiences.
Mike
Can't say a bad word about Multiplier. I've got MT500 batteries from 1988 by Multiplier that still work just fine. Beat THAT!
Chris,
Hamming 31 years
http://www.wa2zdy.com
Wesley Chapel, Pasco County, Florida
Snow? What's that?!
The human race is proof that Darwin was wrong.
Hamming 31 years
http://www.wa2zdy.com
Wesley Chapel, Pasco County, Florida
Snow? What's that?!
The human race is proof that Darwin was wrong.