Chargers are available with nominal charge times of one hour. Combinations include single and multiposition, rapid charge units. When charging a battery pack that is attached to a radio, always turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. For specific instructions refer to the applicable charger Operating Manual. Charging in non-M/A-COM equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.

Batteries which have been stored (charged or discharged) will generally not be capable of full capacity until the batteries have been fully cycled two or three times. Charging a battery in a M/A-COM rapid charger and discharging the battery pack with the radio until low battery is indicated is considered one cycle.

Improvements in the manufacturing of present generation NiCD rechargeable batteries minimize the probability of M/A-COM batteries developing memory. It is recommended that on a regular basis the battery be charged on a M/A-COM rapid charger and discharged on the radio until the low battery is indicated.

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