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Note: 1. A portable radio battery may not quickly recharge in the APX VA if the
battery is very hot or cold. To maximize battery life, and to avoid
charger LED indication flashing AMBER (rapid-charging paused),
avoid leaving your radio in a very hot or cold vehicle.
2. The unit has a label, which explains the LED indications. Another
label is supplied in the Console Kit that allows the user to place to
ensure visibility based on installation configuration.
3. All references to LED indication assumes that Surveillance Mode has
been disabled.
4. If the Surveillance Mode switch option is configured, a switch change
only takes effect when the radio is inserted.
Operating the Radio
All operating conditions of the radio, as described in the applicable radio’s User
Guide, apply to operating the radio with the APX VA, except that the hand-held
mobile microphone (PTT) is used rather than the radio’s push-to-talk (PTT)
switch.
Setting the Volume
• For an APX VA without the optional external speaker — the audio is
routed to the radio speaker and the volume is adjusted using the radio
volume knob.
• For an APX VA with the optional external speaker — audio is routed
through the external speaker and the volume is adjusted using the radio
volume knob.
Battery Charging
One of the functions of the APX VA is to supply power to the radio and charge
the radio’s battery. In order for the radio’s battery to be charged, the vehicle’s
ignition switch must be turned on. However, once the ignition switch is turned
off, the APX VA continues to charge for either a period of up to 30 minutes, or
until the radio’s battery is fully charged, whichever comes first. It is important
to prevent the APX VA from discharging the vehicle’s battery. The radio may
be turned on or off without affecting the charging cycle. The charger will fully
charge a completely discharged battery in three hours.
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