While doing a battery date code survey on our portables, I noticed that while most of the radios only have 2 gold contacts to connect to the battery, some had 3. There didn't seem to be any discernible pattern based on exact model or country of origin. I can't find anybody who knows why. I also noticed that while all the gang chargers have 4 contacts for the batteries, the single unit rapid chargers mostly have 3 with only the occasional 4.
Are these just production variations, or is there a meaningful difference here?
Jedi power connector question...
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I believe it's more production related. The three MTS2000s I have, have both. An older model has three and the two newer models have two. I thought at one time it was related to being FM approved but all three are FM approved.
And the additional charger contact is for the battery's internal thermistor.
And the additional charger contact is for the battery's internal thermistor.