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BATTERY CHARGING
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Battery chargers
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Rapid charging with the BC-240
You can rapidly charge a Li-ion battery pack with the
BC-240�
Charging time* for the BP-298:
Approximately 3 hours
* When the Extend Battery Life function is turned OFF,
as explained to the right�
Additionally required item (purchase separately):
• A power adapter, the OPC-515L
dc power cable
,
or the CP-23L
cigarette lighter cable
Power adapter
The optional OPC-515L (for a DC power source) or
CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be
used instead of the power adapter�
Screws*
Battery pack
Turn OFF
Charging indicator
Battery pack
+ Transceiver
CAUTION: NEVER
connect the OPC-515L to a
power source using reverse polarity� This will ruin the
battery charger� White line:
+
, Black line:
–
* Self tapping screw: M3�5 × at least 30 mm
Purchase separately� Using screws is recommended
to secure the charger�
Charging indicator
Lights orange: While charging
Lights green: When charging is completed�
Blinks red:
When a charging error has
occurred� Reinstall the battery or the
transceiver�
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About the BC-240
Turn the Extend Battery Life function ON or OFF� The
battery charger has a function switch on the bottom
panel�
(Default: OFF)
OFF: The battery is fully charged� The operating time
of the transceiver is maximum�
ON: The battery is not fully charged to not shorten
the battery life cycle�
The battery life cycle is extended� But the
operating time of the transceiver becomes
shorter�
Bottom view:
Slide switch
