the following chart lists the approximate battery life during two-way use* for aa alkaline and nicd batteries.

    aa alkaline 27 hours

    nicd 12 hours

    *two-way use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time.

    remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods. batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.

    battery life will be reduced if you regularly use hands-free (vox) accessories, or scan.