The following table is a conservative estimate of the life of a fully charged Nicad Battery
Pack at some common duty cycles with the audio background noise silenced by the
Squelch.
Life
Transmit
Receive
Standby
Light
6.0 hrs
2%
3%
95%
Off
5.0 hrs
2%
3%
95%
On
3.8 hrs
10%
10%
80%
Off
3.2 hrs
10%
10%
80%
On
2.5 hrs
20%
20%
60%
Off
2.1 hrs
20%
20%
60%
On
Use only the chargers listed in the Accessories section of this manual.
When the alkaline batteries need replaced or the Nicad Battery Pack needs recharged, the
screen will display “BATT” as shown below and the selected frequency will flash.
Note: Will maintain memory one hour
with batteries removed.
Precautions
•
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
•
Never attempt to service this unit yourself. It should be referred to
qualified service personnel. Please read the Warranty section in this
manual.
•
If liquid spills or some solid object falls into the unit, remove the battery
pack or external power adapter and have the unit checked by a qualified
person before further operation.
•
The optional Nicad (nickel-cadmium) Battery Pack is recyclable. It may
be unlawful in your state to dispose of Nicad batteries in a municipal
landfill. Please contact your local solid waste officials for disposal and
recycling options.
•
Never dispose of batteries or battery packs in a fire. They may explode.
•
Never leave weak or dead batteries in the Alkaline Battery Pack. They
may leak and cause permanent damage.
•
Never store a battery pack where it may be accidentally shorted.
