Midland Radio PL5161 Series User Manual

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Charging the NiMH Battery Pack, continued
Replace the pack with the manufacturer’s recommended model.

Average battery pack life from the 1600 mAh battery is10+ hours. This
service time is calculated using 90% standby, 5% transmit and 5%
receive time and 5W operation.

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack
After charging the battery pack as described, you are ready to attach it to
the radio body:

1.  Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the guides on the back
     of the radio.
2.  Slide the battery pack up along the back of the radio until the release
     latch locks.

To remove the battery pack, push down on the release latch and slide the
pack downward, and away from the radio.

Installing the Antenna
Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the radio by holding the
antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until seated. Do not overtighten.

The antenna should never be used to carry your radio, or as a base to clip
radio accessories. Misuse of the antenna can cause damage, and reduce
your radio’s performance.

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