MT1000 Batteries

[RescueWV]

I just got issued an old MT1000 low-band portable. It's a great sturdy radio, and in good condition for as old as it is, but right now it's just the radio and battery, so I'd like to "upgrade" a bit to make it a bit more usable for my personal preferences.


I should have a speaker mic on the way in the next day or two, but I'd like to get a case and strap for it since it doesn't have a belt clip. I was looking at TheFireStore.com and found they have two different cases for the MT1000, one for a medium battery, and the other for a high capacity battery.


The part number on the battery for my radio is NTN5447B, but I have yet to find whether that would be considered "medium" or "high capacity." Anyone know this radio/motorola products any better and able to provide some insight? Thanks!

 

[RescueWV]

I spend half an hour on google looking for this info before giving up and posting here, and of course, I find a parts list with the info I'm looking for no less than five minutes after posting.


It looks like I do in fact have the high capacity battery. If anyone thinks I'm wrong, I welcome additional information, but it looks like I'm going to go ahead and order the larger of the two cases.

 

[upnorth896]

I've ordered batteries and various accessories from Battery Zone. They are quick and have better than OEM stuff too.

 

[PC Comms]

UpNorth beat me to it, but yes, definitely Battery Zone! I have been a dealer for thier product line for a number of years now and love thier portable radio batteries! I would STRONGLY recommend going with a high capacity Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery if you order a new one as opposed to a NiCad as they last longer and don't build a "memory" like the NiCads do.