NoShitThereIWas 0 #1 March 27, 2003 Ok so I have been to 3 Radio Shacks, 3 Longs, 2 Wallgreens and 2 Targets and no one seems to have the CR2330 batteries needed for the ProTrack Audible Alti. Does anyone know where I can get a supplier since these things seem to die faster than I can replace them?Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #2 March 27, 2003 The cr2330 batteries are kinda rare to say the least. I got mine from radio shack in richland washingon, but when they wore out I went to the shack in Yakima and was told they knew nothing about that number series........ your best bet is from para gear.... although most larger DZ's I have been to keep some on hand and I havent noticed a larger markup on the price.. Blue skies; Roy R. Springer D22369They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 March 27, 2003 Skybytch works at a major skydiving gear store. I bet she could help you out. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #4 March 27, 2003 Doesn't it help to turn it off, and not leave it in it's passive "on" mode?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #5 March 27, 2003 In Texas we have a chain of batteries plus--they have the protrack batts and any other ones you my need--don't know if they are in Cal. but I think they are a nation wide chain. The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 March 27, 2003 Cool thing... 2325's will work if you can find a nickle shim to put inbetween them. The numbers mean 23 is the diameter and 30 is the thickness. What I did last time was got 2 2340's (very common) and 2 2325's and used one of each. I've also used 2 2325's and the shim thing before. Total cost was 2.25 per 2 pack at my local Batterys plus. Radio Shack wanted about $3 per 2 pack if i remember right. As long as the thickness is between 50-70 I've had it work. 55-65 has been the best range. (I'm a cheap SOB ) Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #7 March 27, 2003 I've always ordered mine from radio shacks web page....usually get them in 2-3 day. I have noticed though that those don't last as long as the ones you get from L&B. Radio shack, ~50-100 jumps L&B 100+ just my experience. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #8 March 27, 2003 I think some people believe that they shut off after 14 hours like a Cypres. Going through the trouble of shutting down every day has kept my used pro-track powered on the original batteries for 3 years and 210 jumps. It certainly is easier to turn on than off! Of course no harm can happen if it turns on, unlike a Cypress. But did they have to make the menu system so cryptic? Of course not, thank capatilism for the upcoming Neptune! Competition is a good thing.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salamander 0 #9 March 27, 2003 No promises because I may be thinking of the wrong size battery... However, you should be able to find them at any watch repair place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #10 March 27, 2003 Thank you guys, PhreeZone, I will have to try the different sized battery thing. I didn't think of that and I know I've seen the 2340s out there. That is a great idea! Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #11 March 27, 2003 They die REAL quick - but will last you at least 50 dives after the low battery warning gets going. I have over 100 dives on mine since the battery warning came on in January... I'm sure they only go flat cos of all the extra squealing they do. (Pro Dytter) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JYorkster 0 #12 March 27, 2003 I've always ordered from Para Gear or got them at at large DZ. It is interesting to hear that people are having problems with the life of their batteries. Mine last at least a few hundred jumps. Make sure you have it set on ECO (economy) mode and it will shut off after 14 hours on it's own. Rock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #13 March 27, 2003 I get about 50 jumps on a set in my pro track, probably about 75 jumps in my pro-dytter. I use economy mode. I always observe the 2-minute rule when replacing them. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alain 0 #14 March 27, 2003 I would not recommend anything else than 2330 because size AND voltage matter. 23 means 23mm diameter 30 means 3V alain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #15 March 27, 2003 My big problem is that my house is 2,000 ft higher in elevation than my DZ, so if I forget to turn it off (which I often do), it's on for a god 3-4 more hours than it needs to be, AND it's "working" during that time. Just a thought for those of you who don't turn yours off...whats the elevation of your house compared to the DZ?Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajun 0 #16 March 27, 2003 Phree's internet sucks! so he asked me to post this....... Accourding to the Panasonic Battery Spec PDF on page four it describes 2330's as having a diameter of 23mm and a thickness of 3mm and on page 4 it shows CR2325's as having a diameter of 23mm and a thickness of 2.5mm. All lithum CR series batteries are 3V. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 March 27, 2003 Action Air Parachutes stocks them! www.actionair.com---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMonkey 0 #18 March 27, 2003 http://www.digikey.com $1.28 per battery....i got mine in 3 days --------------------- Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #19 March 27, 2003 Turns out it does shut off after 14 hours when in "eco" mode. Sorry for being so wrong about that, should have read the manual first. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #20 March 27, 2003 QuoteOk so I have been to 3 Radio Shacks, 3 Longs, 2 Wallgreens and 2 Targets and... Go to Walmart's automotive section; these batteries are used in some of the "key-fob" remote control units found on newer vehicles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #21 April 1, 2003 QuoteIn Texas we have a chain of batteries plus--they have the protrack batts and any other ones you my need--don't know if they are in Cal. but I think they are a nation wide chain. there are Batteries plus stores in WA state too, i picked up new batteries for my protrack there on the way to the DZ last month..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #22 May 27, 2003 Same problem here. The CR2330 could not be found anywhere. I tried Wallmart, RadioShack, Circuit City, CVS... Anyway, 23 is the diameter and 30 is the thickness. I got a 2335 and a 2325 from Radio Shack. The overall thickness is the same, 60, and they work. I wonder why they choose such an awkward size...Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 May 27, 2003 It must be a Euro thing more of a standard size over on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean....just a guess. Larsen & Brusgaard Mosevej 3 4070 Kirke Hyllinge Denmark I love mine..... what can I say I am a geekette... and everything I am doing is logged on my computer.Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #24 May 28, 2003 i went looking else where for these batteries also,and had no luck but what i did find out is they are a comercial batterie.they last longer than most reg batteries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #25 May 28, 2003 Quote It must be a Euro thing more of a standard size over on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean....just a guess. well we can buy them all over the cuntry here Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
