Batteries and Charger
To Remove Battery Pack from Radio
1.Pivot the locking tab off of the back of the battery pack to unlock.
2.Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing.
3.Pull battery pack out of the radio housing.
NOTE
The lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack can also be charged in the battery charger without being installed in the radio. Insert the spacer into the battery charger to support the battery pack during this charging process. Follow the same procedures in “Initial Charge” to charge the battery pack.
NOTICE
Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose of properly. Some marine suppliers accept old battery packs for recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal.
Alkaline Batteries
There is an alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-011) provided with this radio. The alkaline battery tray is provided as a backup or “Emergency” power source should the battery pack run low on power and needs to be recharged. The radio will transmit at full power when using six (6) new AA Alkaline batteries.
WARNING
Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. They are not made to be recharged, and should be disposed of in a proper manner.
