PREPARATION FOR USEKEYBOARD/DISPLAY COVERTo remove or install the Keyboard/Display Cover, remove the battery ifinstalled. The Cover slides in grooves and latches at its bottom edge.BATTERY INSTALLATIONA. Battery packs are available as a rechargeable type (LAA0126) oras a non-rechargeable type (LAA01 17). Rechargeable battery packscan be charged separately or while attached to a radio.NOTE: For safety reasons, rechargeable battery packs are shippeduncharged or only partially charged. Therefore, a recharge-able battery pack should be properly charged before use.B. To install the battery pack, locate the center hub on the radio baseand place it in the recess of the battery pack. Position the pack atthe 30” offset, seating two metal studs in their recess. Apply upwardpressure to the pack while twisting the pack to its original position.The metal tab will click, locking the pack in position.C . To remove the battery pack, first turn the radio off. Then, as shownabove, push up the metal tab on the side of the case while twistingthe battery pack approximately 30° and remove it from the radio.NOTE: All information programmed into the radio is maintainedeven when the battery pack is removed.D . Periodically check the contacts on the battery pack for dirt that mayprevent a good electrical contact with the charging base.WARNING: Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire.An explosion may occur.ANTENNA INSTALLATIONInsert the flexible helical-wound antenna (LAA0818A) into the Unit’santenna connector and turn it clockwise until it is firmly seated.2