Audiovox FR548-2CH owner manual Powering the unit, Batteries

Powering the unit:

Your radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the supplied Battery Charging Adapter Kit. This will ensure optimum performance for your radio. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturerer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.

Batteries

There are three methods of powering the unit:

1.Alkaline Batteries.

WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

2.Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and Charging Adapter Kit included). Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charger when charging batteries internal to the unit.

NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries.

3.Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the

Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturers’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.

The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for your radio:

1.Do not mix old and new batteries.

2.The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time.

3.Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.

4.If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

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