Vertex Standard VX-177 Manual Do Utilizador

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HARGING

If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connect-
ing the NC-88 Overnight Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC
jack. If only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B DC Cable (with its
cigarette lighter plug) or E-DC-6 DC Cable (plug and wire only) may also be used for
charging the battery.

A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in 10 hours. Disconnect the NC-88
from the EXT DC jack and the AC line outlet.

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Important Note
 The NC-88 is not designed to power the transceiver for operation (reception or trans-

mission).

 Do not leave the NC-88 connected to the transceiver for continuous periods in excess

of 24 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni-MH battery pack and signifi-
cantly shorten its useful life.

 Please be advised that the NC-88 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in

the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices.

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NDICATION

 As your battery discharges during use, the voltage will gradually become lower. When

the battery voltage is becoming too low for reliable operation,
the “

” icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the

battery pack must be recharged before further use.

 Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “

”indicator is

observed, as this can degrade the charge capacity of your Ni-MH battery pack.

NC-88

E-DC-6

E-DC-5B