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RADIO OVERVIEW
A list of Motorola authorized batteries and
battery chargers appears on page 56. The
listed chargers will charge only Motorola
authorized batteries. Other batteries may not
charge.
Slow Charger
Note:
Do not use the slow charger if using lithium-
ion (Li-Ion) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries. The slow charger is for a nickel-
cadmium (NiCd) battery only.
Blinking Yellow
Battery in charger but
waiting to be charged. The
battery temperature may be
too hot or too cold. The
voltage may be lower than
the predetermined threshold
level for charging.
Blinking Green
b
Battery 90% (or more)
charged. Trickle charging.
Green
Battery fully charged.
a. Remove the battery from the charger and
use a pencil eraser to clean the three metal
contacts at the back of the battery. Place the
battery back into the charger. If the LED
indicator continues to blink red, replace the
battery.
b. A standard battery may require 90 minutes
to charge to 90% capacity. Even though new
batteries might prematurely indicate a full
charge (steady green LED), charge the
battery for 14 to 16 hours prior to initial use
for best performance.
LED color
Status
1
Turn the radio OFF.
2
Place the battery, with or without the radio, in
the charger pocket.
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The charger LED indicates the charging
progress.
LED color
Status
No LED Indication
Battery inserted incorrectly
or battery not detected.
Steady Red
Battery is in over night
charge mode. The battery is
fully charged after 11 hours.