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a. If the battery needs to be stored, keep it in status of 80% discharged.
b. It should be kept in low temperature and dry environment.
c. Keep it away from hot places and direct sunlight.
» Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
» Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
» Never store the battery in unsafe surroundings, as a short may cause an explosion.
» Do not put the battery in a hot environment or throw it into a fire, as it may cause an explosion.
2.7 Using the Type-C USB Charger
The Type-C USB charger is a handy port that allows you to conveniently charge your Li-ion battery pack.
1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF.
2. Plug the Type-C USB cable into the Type-C USB charging port on your battery. Connect the other end of the micro-USB
charger to wall power outlet.
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 4 hours.
4. The battery meter on LCD will move to indicate the battery is charging.
Note:
• It is recommended to power OFF your radio while charging. However, if power is turned on while charging, you may not
be able to transmit a message if the battery is completely empty. Allow time for the battery to charge to 1 bar before
attempting to transmit a message.
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within 6 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the
charger.
Chapter3. Installation of Accessories
Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the battery pack, as well as charge the battery.
3.1 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.
