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When troubleshooting, always observe the color of the LED:
No LED Indication?
1. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into an appropriate AC outlet.
Red LED flashes rapidly (0.2s on/0.2s off)?
1. Remove the battery from the charger, and:
a) Make sure that it is a HYT authorized battery. Other batteries may not charge.
b) Remove power from the battery charger, and clean the gold metal, charging contacts of the battery and charger,
using a clean dry cloth.
2. The battery temperature may be above 45
℃
.
3. Defective battery. Please replace it with a new one.
4. Power up the charger and place the battery back into the charger pocket. If the LED indicator continues to flash red,
replace the battery.
Note:
When the battery charger detects the proper battery conditions, rapid charging begins automatically (steady red LED).
If the battery temperature is above 45
℃
, the charger will report the fault by flashing red LED rapidly (0.2s on/0.2s off),
and will not charge until the battery temperature is below 45
℃
, with red LED solidly glows (Ni-MH battery only).
Antenna Information
1. Stubby antenna is ideal for communication within limited range. Thin and long antenna optimizes communication
coverage, and its flexible and soft characteristic makes it ideal for wearing your radio on the belt.
2. Communication range may vary with terrain and your operating conditions. Rainy days or forest locations may narrow
your communication range, please make preparation in advance to avoid potential inconvenience.
Assembly and Disassembly
Attaching the Battery
1. When attaching the battery, make sure the battery is in parallel and good contact with the aluminum chassis. The battery
bottom is about 1 to 2 centimeters below the bottom of the radio’s body.