the charging desk stand provides drop-in charging convenience. the charging desk stand can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench.

    charge the nicd battery overnight (16 hours) before using it for the first time.

    1. with the radio off, remove the battery cover.

    2. insert the battery pack as indicated on the battery-pack label.

    3. replace the battery cover.

    4. plug the wire on the ac power supply into the plug on the desk stand.

    5. plug the ac power supply into a standard wall outlet.

    6. slide the radio into one of the desk stand charging pockets tacing torward. the red light will glow if the radio is properly inserted.

    7. the radio/battery will be fully charged within 14 hours.

    you can also charge the battery pack separately from the radio, as follows:

    1. plug the wire on the ac power supply into the plug on the desk stand.

    2. plug the ac power supply into a standard wall outlet.

    3. insert the battery pack into the desk stand charging pocket using the charging pocket insert provided.

    4. make sure that the contacts on the side of the battery pack align with the metal contacts in the pocket of the desk stand. the red light will glow if they have been properly inserted.

    5. the radio/battery will be fully charged within 14 hours.

    charging status

    the solid red light indicator shows that the radio and/or the nicd battery are charging.

    when moving between hot and cold environments, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).

    a depleted battery will recharge to full capacity within 14 hours.

    for optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. do not store the radio in the charger.