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3 BATTERY CHARGING
■ Regular charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
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Battery indicators
The indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in sequence
while charging, and both indicators disappear when com-
pletely charged.
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Charging note
• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.
Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes
longer charging time periods.
• External DC power operation becomes possible when using
an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L. The attached
battery pack is also charged simultaneously, except during
transmit. (see p. 11 for more details)
• The external DC power supply voltage must be within
10–16 V to charge the battery pack and operation when
using an optional OPC-254L.