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Danny Dyer <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 23:35:10 -0400
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Menu14, voice prompt, has an on off choice, when off, there's no
voice, unless menu14 is pressed and on is chosen, so I imagine that
the low battery is just a part of the voice prompt package. Danny.

On 10/3/12, Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> yep, it says low voltage.
> when it starts saying low voltage, you can't transmit anymore...but you can
>
> continue to receive for a while.
> I recommend leaving the radio on until it shuts down before charging, at
> least for the first 3 times or so.
> I don't know the percentage, but when it says low voltage, it's not quite
> dead obviously, so letting it run right down allows the battery to get a
> full charge for initial conditioning.
> Should take about 3 to 4 hours to fully recharge.  The charger will
> automatically stop charging when the battery is full, so you can leave the
> battery in the charger indefinitely without fear of over charging or heat or
>
> anything.
> if you get the 3600MA or 4000MA battery, all the same applies, and the
> battery will take about twice as long to charge compared to the stock 1800MA
>
> battery.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jed Barton" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:04 AM
> Subject: Baofeng battery indicator
>
>
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> Anyone know if there is an audible indicator if your battery on the
>> baofeng
>> is getting low?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jed
>

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