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Never charge a wet battery.
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Batteries wear out over time. If you notice a considerably shorter operating time with
your radio, please consider purchasing a new battery.
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Battery performance will be reduced in temperatures below freezing. When working in
cold environments, keep a spare battery on you. Preferably inside your jacket or in a
similar location in order to keep the battery warm.
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Dust can interfere with the contacts on the battery. If necessary wipe the contacts with a
clean cloth to ensure proper contact with radio and charger.
If your battery has become wet, remove it from the radio, wipe it dry with a towel and
put it in a plastic bag with a handful of dry rice. Tie the bag up and let it sit over night.
The rice will absorb any remaining moisture in the battery.
This method is only effective against minor splashes (light rain for instance). A soaked
radio may very well be beyond repair.
Storage
Partially charge your battery before long-term storage in order to prevent damage from over-
discharge. While lead acid must always be kept at full charge during storage, this radio uses a
lithium-based battery and should be stored at around a 40 percent charge. This level minimizes
age-related capacity loss while keeping the battery in operating condition and allowing self-
