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BATTERY CHARGE
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Using the BC-240 to rapid charge
the BP-298/BP-299
The BC-240 provides rapid charging of only the
BP-298/BC-299 Li-ion battery pack. Never use it to
charge any other battery pack.
Charging time*
with the BP-298: Approximately 3 hours
with the BP-299: Approximately 4.6 hours
* When the Extend Battery Life function is turned OFF.
See the BASIC MANUAL for details.
The following item is additionally required:
A power adapter (not supplied with some transceiver
versions) or the OPC-515L or CP-23L DC power cable.
CAUTION:
When using the OPC-515L DC power
cable
NEVER
connect the OPC-515L to a power
source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the
battery charger. White line:
+
Black line:
–
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.
Power adapter
(A different type, or no power
adapter is supplied, depending
on the transceiver version.)
Battery pack + Transceiver
Battery pack
Turn OFF
Using screws are
recommended to
secure the charger.
Screws*
(Self tapping screw:
M3.5 × at least 30 mm)
* User supplied
Charging indicator
•Lights orange: While charging
•Lights green: When charging is completed.
•Blinks red:
When a charging error has
occurred.
Battery chargers