•If you do not plan to use batteries in the trans- ceiver for a month or more, remove the bat- teries. This protects the transceiver from possible battery leakage.
6.Replace the cover.
When BATT (battery low) appears on the display, re- place or recharge the batteries.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power your transceiver from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC cigarette lighter power cord (such as Cat. No.
Cautions:
•You must use a DC power cord that supplies 12 volts and delivers at least 2.5 amps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and it must have a plug that properly fits your transceiver’s DC13.8V CHARGE jack. The recommended power cord meets these requirements. Using a power cord that does not meet these specifications could damage the transceiver or the power cord.
•To protect your vehicle’s electrical system, always plug the power cord into the transceiver before you plug it into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Always unplug the power cord from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the transceiver.
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1.Insert the power cord’s barrel plug into the trans- ceiver’s DC13.8V CHARGE jack.
2.Plug the other end of the cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
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