I've come across a company in Felixstowe - Combat Alexander - who will re-cell Icom CM166 batteries (for A3/A22) with 1000 mAh NiMH cells. The original cells are 600 mAh NiCd and therefore liable to the memory effect. They charge £28.75 + VAT + carriage. Replacemnet CM166s are over £60 I believe.
I haven't used them yet but a friend has and all is well. I do use a re-celled CM166 battery (with NiMH) and it does last quite a bit longer.
The only thing you have to be careful about is either use a charger with a thermal cutout (NiMH get somewhat warmer when charged) or just watch it!
Contact is
[email protected] or look at
www.combatalexander.co.uk. I have no connection with the company although if you mention my name I may get a huge discount!!
