Special Functions; Battery Refresh; Repeater-Access - Alinco DJ-175 T Instruction Manual

7.Special Functions

7. Special Functions
7.1

Battery Refresh

Repeating improper recharge of the Ni-MH battery pack may cause so-called the
"memory effect" that the battery holds less charge. To avoid this, it is always
recommended to fully discharge the battery pack then full charge. This function helps
discharging the battery pack. Please remove the unit from a charger before this
operation.
1. Activate the Keylock (page 31).
2. Press the
"DISCHG" will be displayed on the LCD, and the
battery-refresh starts.
3. To cancel this operation, just turn off the unit, turn it on again, then unlock the
Keylock function.
4. The unit will turn off automatically when finished the refresh.
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7.2

Repeater-Access

1. In the VFO/Memory/Call channel mode, select the channel to which you wish to
apply the Repeater-Access setting.
2. Press the FUNC key, and while
The Repeater-Access setting is applied to the operating frequency.
NOTE:
Preset parameters on the Repeater-Access function memory will be effective at
any frequency. Repeater-Access parameters have priorities over the parameters
programmed in the VFO/memory/CALL modes.
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key twice, the
key twice and then the
Caution
• The time to refresh totally depends on the remaining charge of the battery
pack. To discharge the fully-charged EBP-72 may take up to approx. 7 hours.
• When this function is on, the backlight and the keys are illuminated, and
noise from the speaker can be heard.
• Before storing the rechargeable battery pack for an extended period of
time, please full-charge it after this operation. Also, refresh and fully charge
the battery once every 6 months to keep the pack in good condition.
key twice, the
key twice.
is displayed on the LCD, press the key.