Battery Meter
Battery Life
The following chart lists the approximate battery life during two-way use for alkaline
and NiMH batteries. See page 26.
*Two-way use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time.
Note: Battery life will be reduced if you regularly use Hands-Free (VOX) accessories,
Weather, or Scan.
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The battery meter on the top-left corner of the display shows how much
battery power you have. It shows d (full), b (two-thirds full), c
(one-third full), and a (empty). When it's c, the radio beeps every
10 minutes. So, change or charge those batteries!
Battery Type
AA alkaline
NiMH
Two-Way Use*
35 hours
12 hours