Technical specifications38Battery life guidelinesDuring daily use, always keep the battery fully charged and away fromhot areas.Keep the battery terminals dry and clean.Never discharge beyond the specifications of the battery.Operation/Standby time depends on usage. Generally, the more the radiois transmitting, the faster it will drain the battery. Also, the “Hi” powersetting will drain the battery faster than the “Lo” setting.Approximate figures are:• A battery can be stored for 4 to 6 month at 25°C if charged to 25%.• The battery will normally last for 5 to 9 hours of use on a fullycharged battery.Note New batteries should be placed in the charger for minimum 12hours first time.0740