Dead DCS Handheld Issue

Rod,

First, unless you check the batteries with a battery tester, not a voltmeter, the reading you got is only a surface charge. Batteries must be tested with a load and a multimeter typically doesn't do that.

Second, look for a key on the remote that's stuck in. That will keep the power button from working.

Try 4 fresh alkalines(6 volts plus) and report back.

That mic button is the one that sticks for me. I don't use it but someone else here does! Though I've never had a power up issue from that.

I have more of this issue stem from that loose rear cover door and batteries on my oldest remote. I have some shims inside.

It will power up with low batteries even when they can't fully even power the screen. If one isn't making full clean contact, I get nothing.

I agree that 1.35 doesn't mean nearly fresh. Swap the batteries with the working remote to test.

OK thanks guys. Easy fix, sure enough fresh batteries worked like a charm. That should have been the first thing I tried I guess. Duhhh!

All good, and thanks again! Rod