Leixen VV-898 Mobile Radio Backpack Conversion Kit

Leixen VV-898 Mobile Radio Backpack Conversion Kit

SKU: VV-898-MP
BUILT-IN BATTERY PACK!!
Turn your VV-898 mobile two way radio into an instant go box with the Leixen VV-898 Mobile Radio Backpack Conversion Kit! The VV-898S/SP Manpack assembly includes everything you need to convert your VV-898 or VV-898S mobile transceiver into a fully functional, self-contained backpack radio or base station for camping, hiking, hunting, prepping, or other remote activities.

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Description / Leixen VV-898 Mobile Radio Backpack Conversion Kit

Turn your VV-898 mobile two way radio into an instant go box with the Leixen VV-898 Mobile Radio Backpack Conversion Kit! The VV-898S/SP Manpack assembly includes everything you need to convert your VV-898 or VV-898S mobile transceiver into a fully functional, self-contained backpack radio or base station for camping, hiking, hunting, prepping, or other remote activities.
  • Aluminum housing assembly
  • Lithium-ion battery pack
  • AC power adapter
  • Power switch (mounted)
  • Internal radiator fan (mounted)
  • Fan switch (mounted)
  • DC charging connector (mounted)
  • Audio connector (mounted)
  • UHF female (SO-239) antenna connector (mounted)
  • For Leixen VV-898 and VV-898S dual band mini-mobile two way radios

Note

Backpack conversion kit only. Radio and antenna not included.

Leixen VV-898-MP Specifications

  • Dimensions: 210mm × 152mm × 44mm
  • Weight: 3.34 lbs. (1515g)
  • Antenna connector type: UHF Female (SO-239)

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Warranty 1 Year
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Good Unit poor antenna connector
Review by GMRS / HAM User
This is a quality product with one serious flaw. The antenna connector is of poor quality and easily receives interference. I removed the antenna connector and pigtail and installed a bulkhead connector and pl259 x2 16 inch pigtail and now have zero loss and no interference. The rest of the enclosure works well. One other thing to note is you will need to dismantle your VV-898 and solder on the jumper wires to enable the use of the on / off switch.
Radio VV898 Radio Conversion Kit
Review by GW
The conversion kit works with the battery and radio, however it has no options for an external earphone which should disconnect the speaker when the user is walking with the backpack. The unit has an input charging port for the lithium battery, but does not have a bypass switch which would allow the use of a 13.6 VDC source to the radio. I made these modifications and now it serves my needs. I would recommend the unit if the above modifications are made.
Great product
Review by amgovret97
This replaced the original battery pack, which failed.
Excellent.....But
Review by Jerry
I have been looking for this kit for my VV898s radio and couldn’t be happier with quality and fix. BUT....the kit came with a small packets with earphone plug tip a bunch of various length colored wires and a electronic piece, but had no instructions on how to mount, how to use, or what they did. Wish mfg would add these SMALL details as many buyers like myself aren’t electronic engineers. The earphone plug isnt connected...so the outlet and switch on kit doesn’t not work. Maybe it’s the small packet parts?
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