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HYT TC610, TC620, and POWER446 batteries

20 Sept 2025 13:00

The original BL1204 battery is no longer available for the HYT TC610, TC620 and POWER446 radios. I have a high-quality replacement available to order. To be honest I have supplied a few of the less expensive batteries available online from various sources and had to replace a few before they were even a year old. So, you go online and purchase these cheap units and before a year is out you are replacing some of them. As they say, buying cheap is expensive. Fortunately, my usual supplier of non-OEM batteries now stocks these batteries, and so far, so good, no failures. All the batteries on my website come from this trusted supplier, who I have dealt with for many years. So, if you are after-quality replacement batteries, please grab them from Mike Ashby Comms. You may pay a few ££ extra, but at least you won't end up with random failures, which could occur at a crucial time. I am happy to quote you on OEM batteries but expect to pay the price for these. Likewise, if your requirements are not listed, just contact me, I will list your battery within 24 hours, subject to availability. Have a great day, and thank you for your visit today, just what a sole trader needs. To purchase one or more of these quality batteries, just click here.

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Who can repair my DP1400 walkie-talkie

28 Aug 2025 15:35

Mike Ashby Comms offers a specialized repair service for a wide range of walkie-talkie radios, including the popular Motorola DP1400. With over 35 years of experience, the family-run business provides a fixed-price, "no fix, no fee" postal service throughout the UK, ensuring transparent and competitive pricing.

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Motorola XT420 or XT460 shouting out channel number

28 Apr 2023 13:09

Does your XT420 or XT460 suddenly shout out the channel number even when you are not changing channels? This can happen every few days or several times a day while the radio is in a pocket, attached to your belt clip or clothing. The fault is repairable 99% of the time unless the actual printed circuit board has been damaged. The cost to fix this issue is a very reasonable £25.20 plus return shipping of £9.65 per consignment, If the radio is not repairable, we do not charge you unless you want the unit returned, in which case you only have to pay the return shipping fee. Mike Ashby Comms repairs and services most makes of walkie-talkies on a fixed price repair basis, the price list can be accessed by clicking here. The repair form should be used when sending in repairs, either printed off or emailed to me. Equipment can be sent via post or courier service from anywhere in the UK. If you have any queries, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 03339009008(UK)

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XT420, XT460, XTNi or XTNiD missing rubber talk button

31 Mar 2023 22:40

The rubber button on the Motorola XTNi, XTNiD, XT420 and XT460 radios are an integral part of the housing.  These should last for many years, but I think staff pick at the rubber until it departs the housing. Once the button has broken you will need a new housing to correct the problem. Further, once the PTT rubber has been removed the internal metal dome switch is accessible through the small hole of the case. This sometimes results in a sharp object been inserted to activate the mechanical dome switch. Often this results in the switch getting damaged, which then also needs to be replaced. Mike Ashby Comms will replace the case,and if necessary, the metal dome switch. We will also check for any liquid ingress and treat if required.

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