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BATTERY PACKS
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Regular charging
When using a BP-227
BATTERY PACK
attached to the trans-
ceiver, prior to using the transceiver for the
fi
rst time, the bat-
tery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and
operation.
D
D
Charging note
• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.
Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes
longer charging time periods.
• External DC power operation becomes possible when using
an optional CP-19R. The attached battery pack is also
charged simultaneously, except during transmit. (see p. 16
for more details)
Even through there is no indication during regular charg-
ing, the transceiver automatically stops charging the bat-
tery pack when the battery pack is fully charged (BP-227’s
voltage becomes approx. 7.2 V) or the continuous charg-
ing time is over 15 hours.
• BC-167A/D
• CP-19R (Optional)
to AC outlet
to cigarette lighter
socket (12 V DC)
Transceiver
to
[DC 11V]
Turn power OFF
while charging the
battery pack.
• Charging time period:
Approx. 12–13 hours