Tyco LPE-200 Portable Radio User Manual


 
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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.