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3. PREPARATION
3.1
Installing / Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery Pack
(1) Position the battery pack over the back of the radio.
(2) Engage the battery pack into the radio until battery pack is fully seated into the radio housing.
(3) Tighten the screws using a coin or at object to secure the battery pack to the radio. Do not overtighten.
To Remove Battery Pack from Radio
(1) Loosen the screws on the back of the battery pack.
(2) Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing.
(3) Pull the battery pack out of the radio housing.
NOTE:
The Li-ON battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger.
3.2
Installing / Removing the Antenna
(1) Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its
base and turning it clockwise until secure.
(2) Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.
3.3
Installing / Removing the Belt Clip
(1) Installing the Belt Clip: Place the belt clip above the corresponding holes on the back of the radio, and screw it into place
clockwise with the two supplied screws.
(2) Removing the Belt Clip: Unscrew counter-clockwise to remove the belt clip.
3.4
Installing Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional)
Pry open the rubber MIC-Headset jack cover and then insert the Speaker / Microphone plug into the double jack.