Got a LabRadar, need a battery suggestion

[kentuckyMarksman]

Got a LabRadar recently. It works great, wish I bought it earlier.

Anyway, I'd like to use a rechargeable battery with it. What are most people using?

 

[rustyinbend]

Any of the USB "small brick" batteries on Amazon are fine. You don't have to over-think this one. This doesn't draw a lot of power. Mine is about the size of a cigarette pack, and lasts for way more hours than I need it for.

 

[whatsupdoc]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072MH1434/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought one two years ago for my labradar works fine.

 

[dski]

As mentioned, pretty much anything works. get a longer USB cord so it reaches whether you are on a table or need to place it on the ground (6ft is fine.) I like something 10,000 mah or more and lasts a number of trips. I use this one and it fast charges my phone as well.

Small tip: I start and monitor everything from my phone with the LabRadar app...really nice for creating new series and arm/disarm. Also syncs the data for looking at it later.

 

[6.5SH]

Pay attention to what you order on Amazon, a member here fried theirs with a graphene battery unit that was capable of outputting other than 5 volts over USB. Will see if I can find the thread.

found:

Range Report - LabRadar battery issues

Just a heads-up for those that use the superb LabRadar chronograph: Be careful what external battery pack you connect to the LR. Only some of them work well, and the latest high-tech batteries that automatically adjust between 5 Volt, 9 V and 12 V can actually damage your LR. [Best bet is...

www.snipershide.com

 

[kimbergoldmatch]

Got a LabRadar recently. It works great, wish I bought it earlier.

Anyway, I'd like to use a rechargeable battery with it. What are most people using?

I got the LabRadar Battery Battery

 

[vh20]

Pay attention to what you order on Amazon, a member here fried theirs with a graphene battery unit that was capable of outputting other than 5 volts over USB. Will see if I can find the thread.

found:

Range Report - LabRadar battery issues

Just a heads-up for those that use the superb LabRadar chronograph: Be careful what external battery pack you connect to the LR. Only some of them work well, and the latest high-tech batteries that automatically adjust between 5 Volt, 9 V and 12 V can actually damage your LR. [Best bet is...

www.snipershide.com

This!!
Be careful because you can fry the unit permanently. Also LR recommends not to use thin, small gauge cables to connect either. Read the details of the thread linked above regarding what caused the failure. I just bought the battery and cable from LR.

 

[Glassaholic]

Wish someone made a rechargeable unit that fit inside the LabRadar battery compartment. I hate cords and knocked the battery off my bench one time and it broke the connector on the cord (but thankfully the plug on LR was fine).

 

[6.5SH]

Wish someone made a rechargeable unit that fit inside the LabRadar battery compartment. I hate cords and knocked the battery off my bench one time and it broke the connector on the cord (but thankfully the plug on LR was fine).

Great idea, but until that time heavy duty velcro is your friend.

 

[ZiaHunter]

While you are at it get one of these and will eliminate any issues when shooting suppressed.

Labradar Trigger Gen 2

This is the gen two trigger for the LabRadar chronograph. It will work on anything from a 22LR to a big bore rifles. The trigger works great with suppressors and crowded ranges. The new, removable …

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[W54/XM-388]

Wish someone made a rechargeable unit that fit inside the LabRadar battery compartment. I hate cords and knocked the battery off my bench one time and it broke the connector on the cord (but thankfully the plug on LR was fine).

Then just get yourself a set of these:

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or

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[bunny too]

Then just get yourself a set of these:

Amazon.com: Panasonic K-KJ17KHC82A eneloop pro High Capacity Power Pack, 8AA, 2AAA, with"Advanced" Individual Battery Charger and Plastic Storage Case : PANASONIC: Tools & Home Improvement

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or

Amazon.com: Panasonic K-KJ17MC124A eneloop Super Power Pack 12AA, 4AAA, 2 C Adapters, 2 D Adapters, “Advanced” Individual Battery Charger and Plastic Storage, (Case Color May Vary): Home Audio & Theater

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That is what I use, lasts a couple weeks before having to pull and recharge.

 

[Glassaholic]

Then just get yourself a set of these:

Amazon.com: Panasonic K-KJ17KHC82A eneloop pro High Capacity Power Pack, 8AA, 2AAA, with"Advanced" Individual Battery Charger and Plastic Storage Case : PANASONIC: Tools & Home Improvement

Buy Panasonic K-KJ17KHC82A eneloop pro High Capacity Power Pack, 8AA, 2AAA, with"Advanced" Individual Battery Charger and Plastic Storage Case: Battery Packs - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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or

Amazon.com: Panasonic K-KJ17MC124A eneloop Super Power Pack 12AA, 4AAA, 2 C Adapters, 2 D Adapters, “Advanced” Individual Battery Charger and Plastic Storage, (Case Color May Vary): Home Audio & Theater

Buy Panasonic K-KJ17MC124A eneloop Super Power Pack 12AA, 4AAA, 2 C Adapters, 2 D Adapters, “Advanced” Individual Battery Charger and Plastic Storage, (Case Color May Vary): Battery Packs - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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I have those, but there was something about using NiMH batteries with the LabRadar when I first bought mine that was an issue I thought, maybe that has been resolved.

 

[nutation]

I use the Energizer Power Plus rechargeable batteries. I think you can get them at Ace Hardware.

 

[metroplex]

I have those, but there was something about using NiMH batteries with the LabRadar when I first bought mine that was an issue I thought, maybe that has been resolved.

The Labradar seems to not read NiMH voltages properly. They are 1.2V each while alkaline is 1.5V so the Labradar shows your NiMH batteries are depleted but they're really not.

 

[greentick]

Wish someone made a rechargeable unit that fit inside the LabRadar battery compartment. I hate cords and knocked the battery off my bench one time and it broke the connector on the cord (but thankfully the plug on LR was fine).

This will save your connector

NetDot Gen10 Magnetic Micro USB to Micro USB Adapter Converter(2 Pack Black) https://a.co/d/3Tk1GFZ

 

[Ernest 5.56]

I've had great luck in general with nightcore batteries. They have a bunch of electronic protection built-in and they are rain resistant


Lightweight carbon fiber energy brick

 

[metroplex]

This will save your connector

NetDot Gen10 Magnetic Micro USB to Micro USB Adapter Converter(2 Pack Black) https://a.co/d/3Tk1GFZ

Good call. I bought one and it works like a charm. Only negative is the adapter that goes into the Labadar sticks out enough that the rubber boot doesn't sit flush.



BTW
I noticed Labradar broadcasts in the K-Band range that police use for their speed radars. It's actually in the lower band that I find a lot of police using. So out of curiosity I fired it up and my Uniden R3 picked up the signal.

 

[Texascbr]

Make life easy and order the battery from LabRadar. I was having issues with a name brand battery. Believe it was an Anker but not sure. Regardless switched to the LabRadar battery and issues went away. My unit would restart when shots were fired.

 

[vh20]

Make life easy and order the battery from LabRadar. I was having issues with a name brand battery. Believe it was an Anker but not sure. Regardless switched to the LabRadar battery and issues went away. My unit would restart when shots were fired.

Yep. 24.95, so how much can you really save with another option? I like the LED % Charge Remaining display, as well. Plus, it includes self-locking adhesive tapes to secure it to the unit, plus a cable, plus it is guaranteed to be compatible. I don't see the point in looking for other options.

 

[strikeeagle1]

Only negative is the adapter that goes into the Labadar sticks out enough that the rubber boot doesn't sit flush.

I just provided a relief for the cover to close. More interested in protecting the trigger port than the magnetic connector that are only a few $$ each.

 

[DMP]

I use the one they sell.

 

[prebancolt]

Like other people have said, use the Labradar battery for $25. Works great and has the remaining battery percentage right on the front.