Memory battery for Dittle FSG71M

[Ray Gimmey]

Wish to find the source for the memory battery for
the Dittle Radio FSG71M. The one in my radio is
5 years old and needs to be replaced.

[KM]

Ray Gimmey wrote:
> Wish to find the source for the memory battery for
> the Dittle Radio FSG71M.

Ray,
I just replaced the battery and the LCD screen on my Dittel last
season. For parts and service in the US they use an avionics shop in
Florida.I looked all over my basement for the name of the shop and I
couldnt find it.Sorry.Just email the Walter Dittel people and they can
give you the contact info.
K Urban

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KM wrote:
> Ray Gimmey wrote:
> > Wish to find the source for the memory battery for
> > the Dittle Radio FSG71M.
>
> Ray,
> I just replaced the battery and the LCD screen on my Dittel last
> season. For parts and service in the US they use an avionics shop in
> Florida.I looked all over my basement for the name of the shop and I
> couldnt find it.Sorry.Just email the Walter Dittel people and they can
> give you the contact info.
>
K Urban

I believe it is Eastern Avonics at Porta Gorda,FL It is at the airport.
Good shop.

[Bob Fidler]

I have same radio about the same age. I always thought it is a special deal
to replace this battery and a factory authorized repair facility was the
only place that could do. So, I would certainly rather do myself to avoid
the hassle.

Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy it was to purchase the
battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.

Thanks,
Bob Fidler
"Ray Gimmey" > wrote in message
...
> Wish to find the source for the memory battery for the Dittle Radio
> FSG71M. The one in my radio is 5 years old and needs to be replaced.
>

[HL Falbaum]

I have had the job done---
The battery is proprietary and soldered to the circuit board. It is a
lithium battery and can corrode the board if it leaks.

The radio gets a "tune up" as well.

I had it done at "Penninsula Electronics" previously know as "Nicks
Electronics" in Miami--factory Dittle service and the job was satisfactory.

--
Hartley Falbaum


"Bob Fidler" > wrote in message
news:nb6dnYkM0awdUB7YnZ2dnUVZ_rOqnZ2d@wideopenwest .com...
>I have same radio about the same age. I always thought it is a special deal
>to replace this battery and a factory authorized repair facility was the
>only place that could do. So, I would certainly rather do myself to avoid
>the hassle.
>
> Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy it was to purchase the
> battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob Fidler
> "Ray Gimmey" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Wish to find the source for the memory battery for the Dittle Radio
>> FSG71M. The one in my radio is 5 years old and needs to be replaced.
>>
>
>

[Paul Remde]

Hi,

Below are the 2 US repair facilities I am aware of. Dittel recommends the
place listed below in Florida. I have not heard much about them but did
receive some negative feedback a while ago. I'm not sure how accurate it
was.

Peninsula Avionics, Inc.
14229 SW 127th Street
Miami, FL 33186
phone: 305-238-6550
Fax: 305-238-7819

Mr. Nick Popovski

Another recommended source is below.
Rick Lord at Erie Aviation http://www.erieaviation.com/

Rick is not factory recommended but I've received good feedback about his
work once.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com

___________________________

"HL Falbaum" > wrote in message
...
>I have had the job done---
> The battery is proprietary and soldered to the circuit board. It is a
> lithium battery and can corrode the board if it leaks.
>
> The radio gets a "tune up" as well.
>
> I had it done at "Penninsula Electronics" previously know as "Nicks
> Electronics" in Miami--factory Dittle service and the job was
> satisfactory.
>
> --
> Hartley Falbaum
>
>
> "Bob Fidler" > wrote in message
> news:nb6dnYkM0awdUB7YnZ2dnUVZ_rOqnZ2d@wideopenwest .com...
>>I have same radio about the same age. I always thought it is a special
>>deal to replace this battery and a factory authorized repair facility was
>>the only place that could do. So, I would certainly rather do myself to
>>avoid the hassle.
>>
>> Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy it was to purchase the
>> battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bob Fidler
>> "Ray Gimmey" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Wish to find the source for the memory battery for the Dittle Radio
>>> FSG71M. The one in my radio is 5 years old and needs to be replaced.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

[KM]

Bob Fidler wrote:
> I have same radio about the same age. I always thought it is a special deal
> to replace this battery and a factory authorized repair facility was the
> only place that could do. So, I would certainly rather do myself to avoid
> the hassle.
>
> Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy it was to purchase the
> battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.

Bob,
Here is what I did.I bought the battery and the LCD screen at the same
time.I had the good people at Peninsula send copies of the repair
manual that delt with replacement of the screen along with the
parts.You dont need the repair manual for the battery because it is
self explanatory as soon as you open the case.Replacing the battery
takes just a few minutes, the screen took just a bit longer (There is
alot of little parts in these sailplane radios!).Everything works fine
and it is no big deal as long as you have a little electronical
sodering experience.
Believe or not I was going to take my radio and the parts to the local
avionics shop and they were the ones that talked me into doing the job
myself.
K Urban

[Chuck Griswold[_1_]]

I couldn't tell you if I have a Dittle or a Becker
but I couldn't find a
replacement battery for memory in all the normal places.
We have a
Batterys Plus store around the corner. Big green sign.
So as a last resort
I took my radio in told the man what I needed, he soldiered
up a pack
with shrink wrap and put it in place. Has worked fine
for over a year
now. Cost me $20. It had the same voltage and ah rating
and was
rechargable. I was kind out of options, so if your
in the same place try it.
Chuck

At 14:18 16 December 2006, Paul Remde wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Below are the 2 US repair facilities I am aware of.
> Dittel recommends
the
>place listed below in Florida. I have not heard much
>about them but
did
>receive some negative feedback a while ago. I'm not
>sure how
accurate it
>was.
>
>Peninsula Avionics, Inc.
>14229 SW 127th Street
>Miami, FL 33186
>phone: 305-238-6550
>Fax: 305-238-7819

>Mr. Nick Popovski
>
>Another recommended source is below.
>Rick Lord at Erie Aviation http://www.erieaviation.com/
>
>Rick is not factory recommended but I've received good
>feedback about
his
>work once.
>
>Good Soaring,
>
>Paul Remde
>Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
>http://www.cumulus-soaring.com
>
>___________________________
>
>'HL Falbaum' wrote in message
...
>>I have had the job done---
>> The battery is proprietary and soldered to the circuit
>>board. It is a
>> lithium battery and can corrode the board if it leaks.
>>
>> The radio gets a 'tune up' as well.
>>
>> I had it done at 'Penninsula Electronics' previously
>>know as 'Nicks
>> Electronics' in Miami--factory Dittle service and
>>the job was
>> satisfactory.
>>
>> --
>> Hartley Falbaum
>>
>>
>> 'Bob Fidler' wrote in message
>> news:nb6dnYkM0awdUB7YnZ2dnUVZ_rOqnZ2d@wideopenwest .com...
>>>I have same radio about the same age. I always thought
>>>it is a
special
>>>deal to replace this battery and a factory authorized
>>>repair facility
was
>>>the only place that could do. So, I would certainly
>>>rather do myself
to
>>>avoid the hassle.
>>>
>>> Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy
>>>it was to
purchase the
>>> battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bob Fidler
>>> 'Ray Gimmey' wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Wish to find the source for the memory battery for
>>>>the Dittle
Radio
>>>> FSG71M. The one in my radio is 5 years old and needs
>>>>to be
replaced.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

[Marc Ramsey]

Bob Fidler wrote:
> Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy it was to purchase the
> battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.

It's been a while, but I believe my FSG71M has a 3.6V Tadiran 1/2AA
lithium battery with radial leads. Cost about $5 at www.digikey.com.
It wouldn't be a difficult repair, particularly if you don't mind how it
looks (clip the leads at the old battery, solder the leads of new
battery to the old ones, doing it right would likely require further
disassembly). It does, however, require opening the case, which is of
doubtful legality for anyone but a certified radio shop.

Strangely enough, the LCD can be replaced without opening the case...

Marc

[KM]

Marc Ramsey wrote:
It does, however, require opening the case, which is of
> doubtful legality for anyone but a certified radio shop.

Marc,When you say "doubtful legality" what do you mean?Have you found
any reference that sugests it is illegal to work on a radio?
>

>
> Marc
K Urban

[Marc Ramsey]

KM wrote:
> Marc Ramsey wrote:
> It does, however, require opening the case, which is of
>> doubtful legality for anyone but a certified radio shop.
>
> Marc,When you say "doubtful legality" what do you mean?Have you found
> any reference that sugests it is illegal to work on a radio?

No, I just can't imagine that the FAA and FCC bureaucracies would let
this one slip by...

Marc

[Bob Fidler]

I have followed you lead and purchased the 3.6v battery from the source. I
purchased the best 3.6v and have received, cost about $17 dollars with the
$6 handling for order less than $50 and the shipping.

The radio has numerous screws attaching the covers. Is the goal to only
remove the top cover?

Bob Fidler

"Marc Ramsey" > wrote in message
et...
> Bob Fidler wrote:
>> Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy it was to purchase the
>> battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.
>
> It's been a while, but I believe my FSG71M has a 3.6V Tadiran 1/2AA
> lithium battery with radial leads. Cost about $5 at www.digikey.com. It
> wouldn't be a difficult repair, particularly if you don't mind how it
> looks (clip the leads at the old battery, solder the leads of new battery
> to the old ones, doing it right would likely require further disassembly).
> It does, however, require opening the case, which is of doubtful legality
> for anyone but a certified radio shop.
>
> Strangely enough, the LCD can be replaced without opening the case...
>
> Marc

[Marc Ramsey]

Bob Fidler wrote:
> The radio has numerous screws attaching the covers. Is the goal to only
> remove the top cover?

The battery is on top of the top PCB, so it is accessible with the top
cover removed...

Marc

[JS]

I've replaced backup batteries in both Dittel FSG71M and Becker
AR3201. Both are easy jobs if you know how to use a soldering pencil,
solder, and solder wick or desoldering tool in close proximity to parts
you don't want to remove or replace. You also need some small
screwdrivers. Using tiny amounts of nail polish on the screw heads when
you replace them keeps the screws in place. Don't get caught stealing
"my favorite" nail polish.
By the way, Becker repairs in the US are now only done at Becker USA
in Florida, but batteries can still be purchased elsewhere. I got one
from Erie.
Marc has a point (legality) if your aircraft is registered STD.
If you're not comfortable removing/replacing parts on a PC board,
sending the radio to the shop and getting it calibrated at the same
time isn't a bad idea.
Jim

[Bob Fidler]

I have removed the cover and found the existing battery. However the access
is rather feable on the negative side of the battery. The negative wire
disappears in the circuit board at about an 1/8" away from the battery
with no idea what the othe side looks like. If I was successful in cutting
the lead for the negative battery side, there would be only a very small
segment of wire to solder. I tried to remove that circuit board to see the
other side( where the negative battery lead disappears into) by removing the
screws which seam to hold that circuit board in place, and have found the
circuit board is still quite secure in its place. Therefore, without further
specific info about how to remove that board, I am not willing to continue
on risk breaking something.


Bob Fidler


"Marc Ramsey" > wrote in message
. net...
> Bob Fidler wrote:
>> The radio has numerous screws attaching the covers. Is the goal to only
>> remove the top cover?
>
> The battery is on top of the top PCB, so it is accessible with the top
> cover removed...
>
> Marc