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4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Battery Meter
The battery meter in the upper left corner of the display indicates the battery level.
The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect
the rechargeable battery. When the battery meter is an empty shell (
a
),
the radio
chirps periodically after releasing
M
.
Battery Life
The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during typical two-way use* for
AA Alkaline and NiCd batteries.
*Two-way use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time.
Note:
Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time.
Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.
Note:
When moving between hot and cold environments, do not charge the battery
until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
Battery Type
Two-way Use*
AA Alkaline
27 Hours
NiCd
12 Hours
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