Visar Dual Battery Desktop Charger

[kato56]

I have a newer style Visar desktop dual battery charger P/N BC6LMVIR01. I'm trying to find out if this charger is for Ni-Cad only or will it safely charge my NOS Ni-MH ???

Thanks

[Will]

I would say NO, those Aztec chargers had problems.

[kato56]

OK seems weird that I have Moto OEM Ni-MH Visar batteries and need to find a after market charger.

[wavetar]

Considering you can still order the charger on MOL, and the ONLY battery you can still purchase on MOL for Visar is NiMH (NTN7397CR), I would say it's a safe bet it's a dual chemistry charger. Unfortunately, the description Motorola gives doesn't say specifically:

"Dual unit charger is designed to sequentially charge two batteries and can charge each battery in one to three hours. The charger will ship with a power cord. The charger is designed to operate with the use of interchangeable plug in line cords. Additional line cords may be purchased separately."

[RFguy]

I have the user manual for the NTN1308A dual unit charger, it shows the NTN7396 and NTN7394 NiMH batteries as compatible. There is also a note that says "Charger model number AA16742"

[kato56]

The label on the bottom indicates a P/N BC6LMVIR01, KIT: NTN8076A 8118MLO05
I have Ni-MH NTN7396B slim battery that I don't want to burn up since it is NOS to me.

Thanks

[RFguy]

I found pictures of that unit on line that have a label at the front of the left pocket that indicates it chargers NiCad and niMH batteries. Here one on EBay, you can see the label.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/MOTOROLA-VISAR-D ... 1245136489

If this is the one that has the rear of the charger in a semi circle shape, that was the newer model than the original, so I'm sure it's good for NiMH.

PS: After re-reading your original post, you do mention it is the newer model charger.

[kato56]

Duh . . . Lesson learned, read the small print. ..... I got out my magnifier and yes, I read the label and I see the note about both chemistrys . . .
Thank You very much for the help....