André Boisvert Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I wouldn't say iPowers are out of the game yet. If a Litelong craps out after 10 cycles, it's not a winner. Some long term use is required. I'm also concerned about 1 out of my 4 batteries showing considerably lower results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I do can tell you guys that the Soshines are perfect up until know. Don't know the exact number of cycles but I am using them for a couple of months right now and it's all okay with my Micron TX's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrecorder Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Soshines are far better constructed and look like they are genuine 600 mAh. Litelong are imho poorly made and are fantasising about 780 mAh - they don't last as long as Soshines. Alright for a cheap replacement of ipowers, but soshines are much more 'pro' quality, and are better and longer lasting than ipowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Kaseman Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 If anyone else is interested in these Soshine 600mAh batteries, I've found some for considerably cheaper than any of the eBay sellers, with free shipping to the US. $23.75 per set of 2 batteries + charger, instead of upwards of $30. http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Fast-Shipping-2pcs-Soshine-9V-600mAh-Lithium-ion-Li-ion-Rechargeable-Battery-Charger/113800_668591736.html I'm about to order 4 sets and I'll let everyone know my experience with the seller/website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonyslave Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 600mAh Soshine powering a UM400a = 6 hours 27 minutes of total run time, over the course of a 10 hour day. This was on a new battery used on it's 2nd cycle. Finally a good reason to use the timer function on my UCR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundmachine Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I have been experimenting with the Litelong 650, and 780 Mah, as well as the Soshine 600's, I can say with confidence that both outlast the iPowers. I like the Soshines more than the Litelong for sure though, they have lasted longer, and considering the advertise 600 Mah, and are lasting longer than a battery advertising 780 Mah, right away that raises a flag with me. I also have found that the Litelongs don't keep a consistent charge, they can die anywhere from 4 - 5 1/2 hrs, wat too much of a variance for our line of work. I've been using the Soshine chargers and find they work really great. I didnt notice any difference when charging Litelongs in the cheap single bay chargers that come with them. So what are the best 9 volts that I have used? Neither. Hitech. They are by far the longest lasting, most consistent, smallest (the only other ones that fit in iPower holders) once you peel off the cover, which comes off quite easily. They advertise as 600 Mah, and I actually believe it. Another thing I like about them is that they are assembled in Japan. The guys at http://www.onlybatteries.com/showitem.asp?ItemID=15933 are good to deal with, and I'm pretty sure if you order on a Monday they give you 10% off. They might be a couple extra dollars, but in my opinion, they are the best built best preforming lithium out there, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Boisvert Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 What charger do you use with the Hitech and approximately how many cycles have you done? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundmachine Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I use the Soshine charger for the Hitechs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofp Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Just to update you guys: I am quite happy with the Soshine 9 volts. I now have a bunch, both 500 mAh and 600 mAh versions, and they work as I am used from the iPowers, if not better. The Soshines are a steal. Looking at the Soshines. Still loving them? http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1439.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Still. No problems whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Still. No problems whatsoever Thanks for all your updates Vincent. I'm purchasing some Soshines today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginufuk Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have been using 8 of; http://www.batterymart.com/p-r-li9720-9volt-lithium-polymer-battery.html?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CPTYqp-D-LYCFYHc4AoduA0Aug for almost 4-5 months. They last really long time. Still no failure, etc... I took their outside sticker and they kind of fit to iPower caddy. (I use iPower 4 bay charger with them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Received my 600mAh Soshines yesterday after a couple of weeks wait after the order. They asked if I was cool with black batteries as they had sold out of the white ones and I said sure. I think they look awesome either way. I also very much like the chargers. They are set up so that you cannot place a battery in them backwards, and they have very nice LEDs that clearly light green or red depending on where the battery is in its charge cycle. The chargers are lightweight and affordable with the batteries so I got three. My next order will be of the batteries only. I am almost at the end of a run-flat test with a UM200C. I turned the UM200C on at 1:08 PM today. It is still on as of 10:30 PM. I was getting bored with the test so I just turned on the 411a to see where the battery indicator was and it is now indicating low battery after over 9 hours. I'm going to let it run out completely, but so far this is awesome. Methinks I'll be ordering more if they perform this well in the field. NOTE: This was not a real-world test (on talent with active signal the entire time). For my makeshift test I simply turned the Tx on and let it sit. I will test these batteries real-world and will report back to this thread in due time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi Alex, Thanks for the test. The transmitter current drain will be exactly the same on or off talent with or without audio. Your test as done is the way to do it. Some testers like to run the batteries with the terminals facing down so all the electrons can run out but we've not found a consistent difference. Best, Larry F Lectro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 <the terminals facing down so all the electrons can run out.> LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi Alex, Thanks for the test. The transmitter current drain will be exactly the same on or off talent with or without audio. Your test as done is the way to do it. Some testers like to run the batteries with the terminals facing down so all the electrons can run out but we've not found a consistent difference. Best, Larry F Lectro Thanks Larry. I thought that was the case, and now I know it to be correct. And regarding 'terminals down', that's just plain funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Just followed my first test up with a second run-flat test. This time I decided to test a different battery, and I let it sit since the day of the last test (10 full days) with no additional charging whatsoever before today's test. It performed the same as the test in my previous post. 9 hours and 15 minutes before the light started to go dim on the UM200C. I then checked to see if it was still transmitting and it was indeed transmitting and still on, and so I turned the Tx off and ended the test since 'lo-batt' was also flashing on the 211 and I'm never going to push a battery to 9 hours anyway. As far as I'm concerned this is about as good as a 9V can be expected to perform (at least in the UM200C @ 100mW nominal output). Change these batteries at lunch and you're gold. Never have to worry as far as I can tell. I'm very pleased so far with these batteries and will personally purchase more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I have been experimenting with the Litelong 650, and 780 Mah, as well as the Soshine 600's, I can say with confidence that both outlast the iPowers. I like the Soshines more than the Litelong for sure though, they have lasted longer, and considering the advertise 600 Mah, and are lasting longer than a battery advertising 780 Mah, right away that raises a flag with me. I also have found that the Litelongs don't keep a consistent charge, they can die anywhere from 4 - 5 1/2 hrs, wat too much of a variance for our line of work. I've been using the Soshine chargers and find they work really great. I didnt notice any difference when charging Litelongs in the cheap single bay chargers that come with them. So what are the best 9 volts that I have used? Neither. Hitech. They are by far the longest lasting, most consistent, smallest (the only other ones that fit in iPower holders) once you peel off the cover, which comes off quite easily. They advertise as 600 Mah, and I actually believe it. Another thing I like about them is that they are assembled in Japan. The guys at http://www.onlybatteries.com/showitem.asp?ItemID=15933 are good to deal with, and I'm pretty sure if you order on a Monday they give you 10% off. They might be a couple extra dollars, but in my opinion, they are the best built best preforming lithium out there, I also use the HiTech's. I've started using this Tenergy 6-bank charger with great success: http://www.tenergy.com/01346 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevo Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Is anyone using the soshines with the tenergy http://www.tenergy.com/01346 charger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryray Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Guys, check the terminal voltage after charging. I have see some rechargable batteries at 11Volts. One brodcaster had to send me 5 UM195 mics that had power output transistors fail from the higher out of spec voltage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Guys, check the terminal voltage after charging. I have see some rechargable batteries at 11Volts. One brodcaster had to send me 5 UM195 mics that had power output transistors fail from the higher out of spec voltage. Really good to know Jerry, thank you. I'll test my Soshines with my multimeter ASAP and post here. I'll need to look up the correct way to test output voltage using my multimeter though as I generally only test for continuity and general battery charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I check 9V battery voltage with a 330ohm resistor across the terminals as 'load'. 100ohm load for a AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 " I generally only test for capacitance " your multi-meter checks capacitance ?? and you check that more than voltage, or resistance ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 " I generally only test for capacitance " your multi-meter checks capacitance ?? and you check that more than voltage, or resistance ?? I mean continuity, which I changed my post to. Relax Mike, have a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevo Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hi has anybody tried the Soshines with this 6 bay charger http://www.tenergy.com/01346 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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