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BATTERYCHARGING
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■Battery charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must
be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION:To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while
charging.
•Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)
- The Li-Ion battery functions within –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
+140°F)
•Use the specified chargers (BC-152, BC-119N and BC-121N).
NEVERuse another manufacturer ’s charger.
•Use the optional AC adapter (BC-147A/E) for the BC-152.
• NEVERuse another manufacturer ’s AC adapter.
Recommendation:
Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of up to
10hours. Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd batteries in that
it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge them to
prolong the battery life. Therefore, charging the battery in inter-
vals, and not for extended periods is recommended.
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