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RADIO OVERVIEW
A list of Motorola authorized batteries and battery chargers appears on page56. The listed chargers will charge only Motorola authorized batteries. Other batteries may not charge.Slow Charger
Note: Do not use the slow charger if using lithium-
ion (Li-Ion) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries. The slow charger is for a nickel-
cadmium (NiCd) battery only.
Blinking Yellow Battery in charger but
waiting to be charged. The
battery temperature may be
too hot or too cold. The
voltage may be lower than
the predetermined threshold
level for charging.
Blinking GreenbBattery 90% (or more)
charged. Trickle charging.
Green Battery fully charged.
a. Remove the battery from the charger and
use a pencil eraser to clean the three metal
contacts at the back of the battery. Place the
battery back into the charger. If the LED
indicator continues to blink red, replace the
battery.
b. A standard battery may require 90 minutes
to charge to 90% capacity. Even though new
batteries might prematurely indicate a full
charge (steady green LED), charge the
battery for 14 to 16 hours prior to initial use
for best performance.
LED color Status
1Turn the radio OFF.
2 Place the battery, with or without the radio, in
the charger pocket.
• The charger LED indicates the charging
progress.
LED color Status
No LED Indication Battery inserted incorrectly
or battery not detected.
Steady Red Battery is in over night
charge mode. The battery is
fully charged after 11 hours.