Radio User Manual

2. Set the switch inside the compartment to

ALKA-

LINE

(for alkaline batteries) or

Ni-Cd

(for

rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries).

Caution:

Do not use alkaline batteries with the

switch set to

Ni-Cd

3. Install the batteries, matching the polarity sym-

bols (+ and –) inside the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

Caution:

Do not mix old and new batteries, different

types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or recharge-

able), or rechargeable batteries of different capaci-

ties.

The radio’s range decreases as the battery power

decreases. To ensure maximum range, keep fresh

batteries in the radio.

When the TX/LO BATT (Transmit/Low Battery) indi-

cator flashes when you are not holding down

PTT

pressing

CALL

, replace the batteries.

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