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Battery for Maestro

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bobshotwell
bobshotwell Member ✭✭
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I have a Maestro on order and need a battery pack that won't keep dropping into off/standby. Can someone suggest a battery pack they've had good luck with. Thanks! Bob

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  • awinger
    awinger Member ✭✭
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    Here’s what I bought recommend by Jason at hamradio 2.0 Mogix External Power Bank Charger with 2 Fast USB Ports Compact 10400mAh #Voted Best Travel Phone Accessories TSA Compliant Carry-on
  • bobshotwell
    bobshotwell Member ✭✭
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    Thanks. Curious - does this both power the maestro as well as charge thru the USB-A, or were any adapters needed? None of the (2) power banks I have will charge via the USB-A. Thanks again, bob
  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator
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    There is a micro USB port to charge the Mogix pack. Note - it will take about 6 hours to fully charge the pack.

    73

    Dave wo2x

  • Lou KI5FTY
    Lou KI5FTY Member ✭✭
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    Promotion on amazon. Buy the battery and get a $14 electronics case free - pretty nice looking case. I just placed my order. @awinger thanks for the recommendation


    https://www.amazon.com/Mogix-External-Battery-Charger-10400mAh/dp/B00MFVNLXK

  • bobshotwell
    bobshotwell Member ✭✭
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    I'm confused about connectivity - maybe this will make more sense once I have the Maestro. None of the batteries I've looked at will recharge thru the USB-A port. The Maestro has only a USB-A plug. Does that mean the battery will not recharge while in the unit and must be removed for charging? The manual is silent on this point. Thanks, Bob
  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator
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    Correct. Due to the different batteries available and potential for fire hazard (hover boards?) the battery packs need to be charged outside the Maestro.

    Dave wo2x

  • bobshotwell
    bobshotwell Member ✭✭
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    Gotchya! Wish the manual had stated that. -Bob
  • Lou KI5FTY
    Lou KI5FTY Member ✭✭
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    I just got my battery and free case - works great, thanks @awinger

  • ka9ees
    ka9ees Member ✭✭✭
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    One caveat. Be sure and run the Maestro from an external power source from time to time. The internal battery will not charge from from a portable battery. Even in the “B” version.

    73,

    Ed KA9EES

  • bobshotwell
    bobshotwell Member ✭✭
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    That's good to know. Thanks, Bob

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