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Charging the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack using the Battery Charger (SAD-25)
Using the supplied battery charger (SAD-25), it takes about 9 hours* to charge the SBR-
14LI battery pack fully.
*Depending on the battery status, the charging time might be increased
1. Referring to the figure at the right, connect the
battery charger plugs.
When the battery is being charged, the TX/BUSY
Indicator of the A-band lights red, and “Now
Charging” is displayed. The charge level is indi-
cated by a bar graph.
2. When charging is completed, the display will
change to indicate “CHGFUL” and the TX/BUSY
Indicator will light green.
While the transceiver power is ON, “
” will ap-
pear on the display.
Battery charger
SAD-25 (supplied)
EXT DC IN jack
In the USA Version, the TX/BUSY LED is not lit when charging or when charging is complete.
When the charge is complete, the transceiver turns OFF after 3 minutes.
• If “CHGERR” appears on the LCD during the charging and the battery pack is not charged
after a lapse of 10 or more hours, stop charging the battery pack immediately. The battery
pack is presumed to be at the end of its service life, or defective. In this case, replace the
battery pack with a new one.
• Charge the battery pack within the temperature range from +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to
+35°C).
Charging the Battery Pack using the Rapid Charger (CD-41)
The optional Rapid Charger (CD-41) requires about 5 hours to charge the SBR-14LI
battery pack.
1. Insert the DC plug from the SAD-25 into the DC jack on the CD-41 rear panel, then
plug the SAD-25 into the AC line outlet.
2. Place the transceiver with battery pack attached or the battery pack alone into the
CD-41, charging will start and the red LED (CHARGING) of the CD-41 will light up.
3. When charging is complete, the red “CHARGING” indicator turns OFF and then the
green “FULL” indicator will light.
It may take some time for the green LED to turn ON after the red LED turns OFF.
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Approximate Operating Time and Remaining Charge Level Indication
Approximate operating time for the transceiver with the fully charged battery pack or
new AA alkaline batteries is as follows:
Band in Use
Digital: OFF
Battery pack
SBR-14LI
Battery pack
FNB-101LI
Battery
FBA-39
Amateur Band
144 MHz Band
Approx. 9.5 hours
Approx. 4.5 hours
Approx. 12 hours
430 MHz Band
Approx. 8 hours
Approx. 4 hours
Approx. 11 hours
The battery charge level calculations are based on an operating cycle of: Transmitting
6 seconds (5 W): Receiving 6 seconds (VOL Level 16): Stand By 48 seconds (RX SAVE
1:5)
The actual times the transceiver will operate as indicated in the above table, varies de-
pending on use, conditions, ambient temperature, etc.