Aviation headsets
Motorola MHP81 battery
4 × 1.5V alkaline cell
Motorola Talkabout MHP81 (and MHP71) electronic earmuffs take two N alkaline batteries in each ear cup — four N cells total. Lift the foam flap in each cup, match polarity, and reseat. Not A23/A27. Remove cells before long storage to avoid corrosion.
How to replace it
| How to open | Turn each ear-cup volume knob off. Gently lift the foam flap inside each ear cup to expose the battery holder. Remove old N cells carefully (no sharp/conductive tools). Insert two fresh N alkaline cells per cup following the polarity markings, then reseat the foam flap. |
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| Orientation | Follow polarity (+/−) markings on each ear-cup holder |
| Access | Tool-free |
| Notes | Motorola: new batteries typically last over 220 hours. Remove batteries before long-term storage to avoid corrosion. Crackling/distortion often means replace with fresh N alkaline cells. |
Important
- Quantity is four N cells total — two per ear cup. Do not confuse N (1.5V) with A23/A27 (12V).
- Hearing-protection fit and NRR claims are outside this battery page — follow Motorola fitting instructions.
- Sibling MHP71 uses the same N-cell procedure — see that device page.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- Fluke 101 Digital Multimeter
Accurate open-circuit voltage and basic electrical checks
- Klein Tools MM400 Multimeter
General DC voltage checks including battery terminals
- Digital multimeter
Measure open-circuit voltage and general electronics checks
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 4 × N should restore Motorola MHP81 Electronic Earmuffs if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: Follow polarity (+/−) markings on each ear-cup holder
- Check the battery type
This device needs 4 × N (alkaline). Rechargeable cells are not supported for this device. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
Quantity is four N cells total — two per ear cup. Do not confuse N (1.5V) with A23/A27 (12V). Hearing-protection fit and NRR claims are outside this battery page — follow Motorola fitting instructions. Sibling MHP71 uses the same N-cell procedure — see that device page.
- Confirm the battery itself
Try a known-good fresh cell of the exact code listed above.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.