Radio Service Inc - Tips from the Bench
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Buy a quality battery. Don't be fooled by an
off-brand's lower price. There is no substitute for quality. We use and
recommend only genuine OEM replacement batteries.
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Exercise that battery too! Instead of leaving
your radio continuously charging, such as using the battery charger as a
desk-top radio holder, buy a spare battery and swap them out as needed.
Short-cycle charges will reduce battery capacity and
life.
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Replace that weak automobile battery. Three years is
long life for today's automobile batteries. Two-way radios, especially
the high-powered versions, demand a good power source and clean
connectors. Save you and your radio a lot of frustration and replace
that weak battery.
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Water Damage - Immediately remove the battery to
prevent additional corrosion and attempt to remove what liquid possible.
Quickly send the unit in for service. If not severe, a simple cleaning
is all that may be required. Left untreated, water damage can render a
modern multi-layered circuit board inoperative and
unrepairable.
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Charge a new battery overnight prior to first use.
For maximum life from any rechargeable battery, complete an overnight
charging cycle prior to initial use.
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