Motorola ASTRO XTS 2500 III Training Manual page 59

Charging the Battery
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ASTRO XTS™ 2500 Model III
The battery must be charged before use. Memory effect
is a phenomenon that causes a loss in battery capacity
or voltage due to repetitive shallow discharging or
long-term overcharging. This memory effect has been
greatly reduced in your batteries through the use of
new cell technology. It is still recommended, however,
that you discharge your battery as much as possible
before recharging it (listen for the 'chirp'). Recharging
after each shift is good standard practice, although if you
only listen you may get up to three days before charging.
When charging a battery that is attached to your radio,
turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
NOTE: We have given the battery installed in your radio
its initial charge. You must charge the spare battery
before use.
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