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BATTERY PACKS
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BATTERY PACKS
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Battery cautions
• CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or
charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into
nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-
ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
• NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being
charged, completely discharge them, then fully charge the battery
pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only
very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased.
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Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The battery (BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222) that you
have purchased is recyclable. At the end of its life,
under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling
options in your area or contact your dealer.
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Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro-
tated fully counterclockwise,
until a click is heard, to turn the
power OFF.
• Push the battery release for-
ward, then pull the battery
pack upward with the trans-
ceiver facing you.
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BATTERY PACKS
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Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;
Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90
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Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used. (BP-208 only)
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Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retain sufficient power
in case of an emergency, etc.
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Operating period measured with the 2 W model.
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