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Ensure you have properly closed the battery compartment
cover.
4.2.b To remove the batteries:
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 as outlined above.
2. Remove the batteries from the radio.
3. Follow steps 4 and 5 as outlined above.
4.3 Recharging the batteries
Two types of battery chargers are available. Both allow you to charge
the NiMH batteries without removing them from the radio. They are:
• MW904: Standard wall battery charger - this is the least expensive.
It supplies a slow charge, allowing for maximum battery life. For
further details, refer to par. 4.3.a.
• CA445 intelligent table-top rapid charger - for rapid charging and
greater flexibility of use. It also monitors the charge, and once
batteries are charged, switches to trickle charging. For further
details, refer to par. 4.3.b.
New batteries do not immediately work at maximum capacity, as
they must be “run in” through at least 3 complete cycles of charge/
discharge.
Use the battery charger only if you have installed four
rechargeable NiMH batteries. Never attempt to charge other
types of batteries (particularly alkaline) - doing so may cause
explosions or injury.
Read the battery usage warnings outlined in par. 2.2.b
4.3.a Standard MW904 wall battery charger
1. Ensure the radio is turned off (it must remain off for the entire
period of charging).
2. Lift the rubber flap on the right side of the transceiver.
3. Insert the plug at the end of the MW904 battery charger cable into
the MIC CHG socket, then connect the battery charger to an AC
power source.
4. Once the batteries are charged (see table below for charging
times), disconnect the battery charger from the AC power source,
then disconnect the transceiver from the battery charger.
5. Return the rubber flap to its place.
TABLE OF APPROXIMATE TIMES FOR COMPLETE
RECHARGE, ACCORDING TO THE BATTERY TYPE USED.
Code Battery capacity
(mA/h)
Time (hours)
C696 1.200 8
C697 1.700 11.5
C734 2.300 15.5
Do not overcharge the batteries! When the batteries are
completely charged, the charging process does not stop
automatically. Do not forget to disconnect the transceiver
from the battery charger as soon as possible after charging
is complete, otherwise you may seriously damage the
batteries and/or the transceiver.
For successive charging, longer duty, and battery life, refer
to par. 4.4.
