In a message dated 2/1/05 12:06:15 PM, pb280c at incirlik.net writes: << 2.) Has anyone sucessfully rebuilt any batteries for these? I have 4 batts, but I'm now down too one good one. >> The cells are 5/4ths A cells, if I recall correctly. I've rebuilt a few, it works fine. Cells can be bought from several sources, such as www.batteriesamerica.com and others. I used Sanyo cells, a 280 would run for several hours on a new batt. Andrew