Kenwood TK-2102 Instruction Manual

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3n Charging the NiCd Battery PackThe battery pack is not charged at the factory;charge it before use.Initially charging the battery pack after purchase orextended storage (greater than 2 months) will notbring the battery pack to its normal operatingcapacity. After repeating the charge/discharge cycletwo or three times, the operating capacity willincrease to normal.uDO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT ISALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSETHE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THEBATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED.uAFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK,DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER. CHARGING THEBATTERY PACK FOR MORE THAN 5 DAYS MAY REDUCETHE BATTERY PACK LIFE DUE TO OVERCHARGING.Note:uThe ambient temperature should be between 41 and 104°F(5 and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outsidethis range may not fully charge the battery.uAlways switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a NiCd batterypack before charging. Using the transceiver while charging itsbattery pack will interfere with correct charging.uThe battery pack life is over when its operating time decreaseseven though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace thebattery pack.PREPARATION