Hi Butch, Six hours and it is the key under the 7. What is that, the star key? Hope this helps. Pat, K9JAUAt 04:07 PM 10/24/02 -0700, you wrote: >I went to store today and bought a new talkie. Been reading the manual >while it is charging. A couple questions. How long should it take to >charge. Salesman at the store said 2 hours, manual says 6. Who is right? >Also, the manual refers to an mhz key. Which key is this? >Think i'm really going to enjoy this radio. >73s >Butch Bussen >wa0vjr > >