Armoloq MBS-1280FDM
This version of the MBS-1280 is an FDM manufactured product.
Material- PETG-CF
Finish- black textured with a slight gloss appearance
*TPA, radios and other components not listed below are sold separately.
*You will need an Anderson Power Pole connection on the power cable of your radio or a jumper with your radio's specific power connection and Anderson Power Poles on the battery side.
*None of the packages listed below include a battery.
The photos provided on this page will give a visual of what components are included in each package, as well as a reference for how to install and mount them to your TPA.
We now offer a lower cost, in-house produced, Armoloq Manpack Battery System (MBS) using a high quality FDM manufacturing process. The MBS has been slightly redesigned to take advantage of this process and offers a comparable level of protection when compared to the Kydex model. Several filament types and brands were tested for strength and printing efficiency to get to an end unit we felt the customer can be confident in using.
The lower cost of production and significantly reduced lead time allows us to offer an acceptable alternative for those building a manpack on a budget.
Dimensional aspects of the MBS-1280FDM compartment and mounting lid have been modified and thus are not cross compatible with the MBS-1280 Kydex version.
The MBS offers the field operator the option to have a compact and fully contained battery solution for your VHF/UHF/GMRS radio. The battery cover is designed to allow direct mounting of a UB1280 sized battery to your TPA with the battery compartment providing protection for the battery, as well as a stable platform for orienting the radio in an upright position.
The batteries listed below have been confirmed to fit in the MBS-
There are other battery manufacturers offering UB1280 sized batteries, but ensure that the battery’s physical size matches the following dimensions-
L- 5.940 (151mm)
D- 2.550 (65mm)
H- 3.780 (96mm)
Total weight, to include 10Ah LiFePO4 battery- 3.5 lbs
The Armoloq MBS-1280FDM
MBS-1280FDM- includes the following components only.
Battery Compartment- 1
Battery Cover- 1
Strap- 1
F2 to Anderson Power Pole cable, L-7in- 1
M-APP with mounting hardware- 1
M-PO mount- 2
M4 screw, washer, and nut- 6
Outside dimensions-
Length- 6.500 in
Width- 3.000 in
Height- 4.625 in
Wt.- .6 lbs
Compatibility List and Additional Information
*The Armoloq MBS-1280FDM is compatible with the following radios and corresponding TPA. The following radios DO NOT require MP-O spacers to attach the MBS to the TPA-
Yaesu Height and Weight when installed, with Dakota Battery
FT-817ND/818- OAL- 14.625 in, 7.250 lbs
FT-7800/7900- OAL- 14.000 in, 7.000 lbs
FT-8800/8900-
FTM-6000/100- OAL- 14.000 in, 7.000 lbs
FTM-200/FTM-300-
Icom
IC-2300H/IC-V3500 OAL- 13.250 in, 6.500 lbs
Kenwood
TM-V71 OAL- 14.875 in, 6.500 lbs
Midland
MXT500- OAL- 15.000, 7.000 lbs
MXT400
Anytone
AT-D578, all flavors- OAL- 14.500 in, 6.750 lbs
Wouxon
KG-1000G OAL- 14.875 in, 7.600 lbs
BTech
UV-50x2 OAL- 13.00 in, 6.250 lbs
UV-25V2 OAL- 12.250 in, 4.8 lbs
GMRS-20V2 OAL- 12.250 in, 4.75 lbs
Xiegu
G90 OAL- 17.000 in, 7.800 lbs
*The MBS-1280FDM is compatible with the following radios and corresponding TPA, but will require a set of MP-O spacers-
MP-O Spacer Set- .1875 or 3/16"
Yaesu
FTM-150RASP OAL- 15.500 in, 7.750 lbs
FT-891- OAL- 17.750 in, 10.000 lbs
FT-857- OAL- 18.125 in, 10.000 lbs
IC-2730- OAL- 16.250 in, 7.625 lbs
ID-5100- OAL- 15.250 in, 7.5 lbs
*Please refer to the last couple of photos in the gallery above to get a visual on proper orientation of the MP-O spacer.
MP-O Spacer Set- .500 or 1/2"
Yaesu
FT-2980- OAL- 14.500 in, 8.900 lbs
FTM-500DR- OAL- 15.500 in, 7.750 lbs
*Please refer to the last couple of photos in the gallery above to get a visual on proper orientation of the MP-O spacer.
Once compatibility is confirmed for other radios, they will be listed here.