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BATTERY PACKS
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Charging the battery
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Regular charging with the BC-179+BC-174
The BC-179 provides regular charging of battery packs. The
following are additionally required.
• An AC adapter (may be supplied with the transceiver depending
on versions) or the optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-22).
Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF, when charg-
ing the battery pack with the transceiver.
• Charging period
Approx. 12 hrs.
(with BP-232N)
• Charging indicator color information
Orange
: During charge
Green
: Charging is completed
Orange or green (blink)
: The inserted battery pack or the charger has
problem.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT
modify the CP-22. A modification could cause a fire or
electric shock.
•
BE CAREFUL
not to cut or fray the CP-22’s power cable when
disconnecting/connecting the CP-22 from/to the cigarette lighter
socket.
AC adapter
(Optional for
some versions)
CP-22
(for 12–24 V; optional)
To the cigarette
lighter socket
Turn power OFF
Charging indicator
