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Batteries and Charger
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VHF Marine Radio Protocols
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Charging
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Power Sources
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The Cobra-provided LiON battery pack may be charged at home,
in a car or in a boat using the appropriate 12V or 120V power cord
with the charger .
1. Insert one (1) of the power cords into the back of the drop-in
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charger .
2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the appropriate 12V
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or 120V power source .
3. Remove the battery pack spacer from the charger and insert the
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entire radio/battery into the charger . The metal charge contacts
on the battery will contact the mating prongs in the charger to
transfer the charging current .
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4. Observe that the red light on the front of the charger glows to
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indicate that the battery pack is properly seated and the charger
is operating .
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5. Allow the batteries to charge for five (5) to six (6) hours before
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use . The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully
charged .
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WARNING
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The charger provided for this radio is only to be used to
charge the battery pack provided . Do not charge any other
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type of batteries in the charger as fire, explosion or battery
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damage may occur . Avoiding extreme temperatures will
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also help prolong the life of the battery pack for the radio .
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NOTE
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If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra
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recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or vertical
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bulkhead (using the screw holes provided) to prevent
possible damage due to the boat rolling or pitching . The
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charging base has been designed to hold the battery pack in
place during rough sea conditions .
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WARNING
The adapter shall be installed near the radio's charger
and shall be easily accessible . The plug is considered a
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disconnect device of the charging base .
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Batteries and Charger
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VHF Marine Radio Protocols
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To Remove Battery Pack from Radio
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Remove Battery
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1. Loosen the screws on the back of the battery pack .
2. Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove
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it from the radio housing .
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3. Pull the battery pack out of the radio housing .
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NOTE
The LiON battery pack can also be charged in the battery
charger without being installed in the radio . Insert the spacer
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Battery Pack Charging Only
into the battery charger to support the battery pack during
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this charging process . Follow the same procedures in "Initial
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Charge" to charge the battery pack .
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NOTICE
Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic . Please dispose of
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properly . Some marine suppliers and electronics retailers
accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal
waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery
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disposal .
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Alkaline Batteries
Alkaline Battery Tray
The alkaline battery tray acts as a backup or "Emergency" power
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source should the battery pack run low on power and need to be
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recharged . The radio will transmit at full power when using five (5)
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new AA alkaline batteries .
WARNING
Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries . They are not
made to be recharged, and should be disposed of
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in a proper manner .
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Fully Charged
Maintaining the Battery Charge
As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the battery
power remaining . When the battery icon begins to flash, the battery is
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empty and needs to be recharged . The radio will beep three (3) times
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and flash "Low Battery" every 10 minutes until the radio turns off .
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Partially Charged
The radio will continue to receive signals when blinking
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but cannot transmit .
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It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh, high-quality AA alkaline
batteries with your radio . Should the rechargeable battery pack
become discharged and no electrical power source is available,
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you can insert the included alkaline battery tray with fresh alkaline
batteries and continue to use your radio .
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