Armoloq Manpack Battery System 1280
Offers the field operator the option to have a compact and fully contained battery solution for your HF/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.
*All components are manufactured in the US, with some global materials
*Remember to disconnect the battery, when not in use, to prevent premature draining of the battery. This system does not incorporate an on/off switch at this time.
*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 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-1280
MBS-1280- 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
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.
Compatibility List and Additional Information
*The Armoloq MBS-1280 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
AT-778UV OAL- 13.750 in, 5.5 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- 16.625 in, 7.6 lbs
*The MBS-1280 is compatible with the following radios and corresponding TPA, but will require a set of the MP-O spacers-
MP-O Spacer Set- VGC-BT
VGC
VR-N7600 OAL- 12.500 in, 6.250 lbs
The following radios are identical to the VGC VR-N7600
BTech GMRS-50 Pro
BTech UV-50 Pro
Radioddity DB-50B
*The MBS-1280 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-150/310 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.
If you need additional battery mounting lids, please email us and we can provide pricing and lead times for those separate units. A use case for that scenario would be utilizing one battery compartment across multiple radios.
