Yaesu Original FBA-39 AA Battery Case (Fits 3 x AA Batteries *AA Batteries Not Included) for VX-8R Series - Includes: Belt Clip and Screws

Did not work well for my FT-1D. Didnt seem to have the amperage to operate the radio but for a short period of time. Batteries were a little hard to get in and out of pack.

was a good price and as advertised. it works well. shipped promptly.

Perfect description, fast shipping. great experience.

Perfect fit and function for my vx8 and proved that I needed a new battery not a problem with the radio!!

Good for emergency backup. I say it is over priced, but Id rather have it than not.

This works, but shouldnt be your primary method. In this mode, you will be transmitting at 1 watt max with the VX-8R. That should reach your local repeater, but you may be scratchy into it. Its primary use should be sitting in your ARES Go-Kit for a just in case scenario.

Typical Yaesu quality. As another reviewer mentioned, it does appear to be at least water resistant, so you dont lost that feature of the radio just because you ran out of Lithium battery packs. Itd be a sad state of affairs to be transmitting at a whopping 0.8 watts (as is the case of the FT1XD when running on this battery pack) but for monitoring, short range simplex, or strong repeater work, itd most definitely do the job when your 2200mAh packs run out. I almost didnt get one for this radio (the FT1XD wasnt cheap, nor were the plethora of other accessories I had already added to it) but being the only radio without a AA pack, it was nagging at me. Better to have and not need...

A nice addition to the YAESU FT1DR. Allows you to use AA batteries to power your radio when you cant charge your battery pack. Perfect for those on the go....

Its nice and does what I need it to do. If my lithium batteries fail or Im in a remote place (camping, etc.) I can use 3 - AA batteries to power my radio. The battery life isnt great of course but its really about an alternative power source. My main issue is that its overpriced. I can get an aftermarket lithium replacement for less than the price of this case that has no batteries. Yes I knew this before I purchased it but I point it out for others looking at it and considering their options. I ONLY purchased this for the alternative power source option. If I had to do it again I think I would simply just buy another aftermarket battery only based upon price. If this was half the price I think the value would be there. Anyway food for thought.

If you need a hand held transceiver that can run a long time on battery, the Yaesu FT5D aint it. Great radio, but it flattens rechargeable batteries quickly. Thats why I bought the battery case. If power isnt available to recharge the rechargeable battery, AA batteries are easy to find. Should be in your go kit if you intend to deploy during emergency situations.