10
3
BATTERY CHARGING
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Regular charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
D
D
Battery indicators
The indicators show “
,” “
” and “
” in sequence
while charging, and both indicators disappear when com-
pletely charged.
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-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L. The attached
battery pack is also charged simultaneously, except during
transmit. (see p. 11 for more details)
• The external DC power supply voltage must be within
10–16 V to charge the battery pack and operation when
using an optional OPC-254L.
• BC-167A/D
• CP-12L
(Optional)
• CP-19R
(Optional)
• OPC-254L
(Optional)
to AC outlet
to cigarette lighter
socket (12 V DC)
to 12 V DC
(power supply)
White:
+
Black:
_
Transceiver
to
[DC IN]
Turn power OFF while
charging the battery
pack.
• Charging time period:
Approx. 6 hours