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NOTES: Nickel-cadmium batteries deliver more power if you occasionally let
them completely discharge. To do this, use the transceiver until
BATT appears on the display when you push the PTT. Then fully
charge the batteries. If you do not occasionally do this, the
batteries temporarily lose the ability to deliver full power. Also,
to ensure a full charge, be sure the batteries are at room
temperature (above 65 degrees F) when you charge them. Cold
batteries do not fully charge.
Even when the battery is fully charged, the battery power meter will
not read full scale. However, it will indicate full scale when being
powered from the cigarette lighter adapter.
CAUTIONS: To prevent permanent nickel-cadmium power loss, never charge
the
power pack in an area where the temperature is above about 80
degrees F.
Never use a charger other than the one supplied to charge the
power pack. Even chargers with the same voltage and current
ratings could permanently damage the transceiver or the power
pack. You can order a replacement charger at your local Radio
Shack store.
USING ALKALINE BATTERIES
You can operate the transceiver from 6 AA alkaline batteries (not
supplied) using the supplied alkaline battery holder. This battery holder
supplies 9 volts and can operate your transceiver at 4 watts (typical
power) with the low power button out. Follow these steps to load or
replace batteries in the alkaline battery holder.
1. Hold the outer battery holder case and push down on the center of the
battery holder.
2. Remove old batteries, if necessary, and install six fresh AA alkaline
batteries, observing the correct polarity as indicated by the markings
(+ and -) in the battery holder.
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