72 BATTERY CHARGING■ Battery installationBefore installing, or replacing the battery pack, be sure to turnOFF the transceiver. If it’s ON, push and hold [PWR] for 1sec. to turn the power OFF.qRemove the battery cover from the transceiver.wInstall the BP-243 (Li-Ion battery pack).• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.eReplace the battery cover to the transceiver.Keep the battery contacts clean to avoid rust or poor con-tact. It’s a good idea to clean the battery terminals once aweek.rteFacing up this sidewq
