ameradio BC-251 User manual

Hello! I've reviewed the user manual for the BC-251 Battery charger. This document describes how to properly charge the BP-306 battery using the BC-251 charger and the optional CP-26 adapter. The manual emphasizes the importance of turning off the transceiver before charging and describes the charging time and display indications. I'm ready to answer your questions about this device and its charging procedure.
What happens if I don't turn off the transceiver while charging?

How long does it take to charge the BP-306 battery?

What should I do if the battery pack does not properly charge?

Can I transmit while the transceiver is charging?

■BC-251 Battery charger

NOTE: The transceiver MUST be turned OFF while charging. Otherwise:

- The battery will not be charged correctly.

- The battery life may be shortened.

NOTE: Be sure the tabs on the

transceiver are correctly aligned with the

guide rails inside the battery charger.

Tabs

Guide rail

DMounting the Battery charger

Supplied screws

DSupplied battery charger

Charging time:

Approximately 4 hours for the BP-306

Battery charger

Power

adapter*

CP-26* (for a 12 V

cigarette lighter socket)

can be used instead of

the power adapter*.

Turn OFF

May not be supplied, or the shape may be

dierent, depending on the transceiver version.

L“Charging” is displayed and bars of the

battery icon scroll while charging.

L“Full Charge” is displayed when the

battery has been fully charged, and then

disappears after 10 seconds.

NOTE:

• DO NOT transmit while charging.

If you need to transmit, remove the

transceiver from the charger, and then

turn ON the transceiver.

• If the battery pack does not properly

charge, remove the transceiver from the

charger and insert the transceiver into the

charger again.

LIf error is detected, “Charging Error” is

displayed.