•The bar-graph shows the remaining battery capacity.

: High battery power

: ↑

: ↑

: Low battery power

or no display : Recharge or replace the batteries.

2Release [PTT] to exit.

Note: You may not be able to transmit at high power if the battery remaining indicator shows low battery power

■Battery Life

Before you operate the transceiver outside using a battery pack, it is important to know how long the battery pack will last. The operating times listed in the table below are measured under the following cyclic conditions:

TX : RX : Stand-by = 5 : 5 : 90

We recommend you carry extra battery packs with you, in case the battery pack becomes discharged.

Battery Type

Output Power

Operating Time/ Hours

(Approx.)

 

 

PB-43N (7.2 V)

High

8

Low

15

 

BT-14 (9.0 V)

High

8

Low

15

 

Battery Saver

The Battery Saver extends the operating time of the transceiver. It automatically activates when the squelch is closed and no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds. To reduce battery consumption, this function shuts the receiver circuit OFF for the programmed time, then momentarily turn it back ON to detect a signal.

To program the receiver shut-off period for the battery saver:

1Enter Menu mode and access Menu No. 7 (SAV).

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