C.
RECHARGING AND REPLACEMENT
1.
When to recharge or replace batteries.
To check for weak batteries, push the TUNE button for five seconds and check the meter
indication immediately upon releasing the microphone button.
SBX-11A Meter Scale:
A
B
C
Red Green
Red
If the meter falls in section:
A: Replace batteries if non-rechargeable or recharge if
rechargeable.
B: This is the normal operation region.
C: Do not operate the transceiver in this region while recharging.
NOTES:
a) New or fully charged batteries may start operation in the C section of the meter, this
condition may be ignored as they will quickly discharge to the B or green working
section of the scale.
b) No accurate estimate of the power remaining in the nickel cadmium batteries can be
made by reading the meter scale. Charging should be based on the hours of use;
generally 2 - 2-1/2 hours of use will require 1 hour of charging. If in doubt as to
condition of battery, charge for 14 hours.
c) With rechargeable batteries, recharge batteries before metre needle falls into Section A
or battery life may be affected.
