If any of you are planning on picking up new batteries just thought i would let you know there is a guy in layton selling them on ksl fishin section for $15. They are the 9A HR batteries, sportsmans are 8A HR and they are $29.99. Really wish i hadnt thrown my reciept away as i just bought a $30 battery two weeks ago to replace my spare i fried last year and havent even used the thing yet. Was a little sceptical buying one off there but after researching his other adds then meeting him in person he is a really good guy. Very knowledgable and likes ice fishin. Even hooked it up to a voltmeter showed 12.3v