User's Manual

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KNG User’s Manual
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RELM/BK Radio
Battery Care and Maintenance
BK Radio battery packs are available in a variety of capacities and types
for special applications. Rechargeable battery packs can be charged
separately or while attached to a radio.
Periodically check the contacts on the battery pack for dirt that could
prevent a good electrical contact with the charging base.
WARNING!
Do not drop a battery pack into fi re.
An explosion may occur
Antenna Installation and Removal
NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna could result in damage to your
radio.
Use RELM/BK Radio approved antennas only. Use of non-qualifi ed or
mismatched antennas could result in diminished radio operation. Published
radio specifi cations cannot be guaranteed with non-approved antennas.
Bent, broken or damaged antennas should be replaced.
Installing the Antenna
Insert the radio's antenna connector into the
threaded connector of the antenna and turn it
clockwise until it is fi rmly seated.
Removing the Antenna
Holding the base, turn the antenna
counterclockwise until released.
Battery Installation and Removal
NOTE: For safety reasons, rechargeable battery packs are shipped
uncharged or only partially charged. Therefore, a rechargeable battery
pack should be properly charged in an approved battery charger before
use.
Installing the Battery
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Align the tabs on the bottom of the
battery with the slots on the radio.
3. Push the top of the battery toward the
radio until release tab "clicks" into place.
Removing the Battery
+
TS
ON
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Release Tab
1. Slide the release tab toward the
bottom of the radio.
2. Pull the top of the battery out.
(Approximately 30
o
)
3. Pull up to remove the battery pack.
NOTE: All information programmed into the radio is maintained even
when the battery pack is removed.