Cecil,

Thanks. I failed to mention that the battery that it came with is the type
that does not have a memory. It can be recharged at any level. In the mean
time, I have it back on my charger again. I may end up asking for another
battery.

Harry

"Cecil E. Chapman" wrote in message
m...
Sounds like an issue with 'memory' to me. Some (usually the older style
Ni-Cads) can build up what is often referred to as 'memory'. Sometimes
switching to a charger that has a discharge button will do the trick
(i.e.,
you put the battery on the charger, press the discharge button and then
charge normally). If the battery is still under warranty, I would ask for
a
no-cost replacement. It is too soon for it to be exhibiting problems like
the one you described IMHO.

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"Harry Gordon" wrote in message
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Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone. Hope you didn't over eat like I did
:-( or :-) depending on your perspective.

A month or so ago, I purchased the ICom A-5. It came with the
rechargeable
battery. I have read a lot about that battery so I know that it leaves
some
to be desired.

After I charged it the first time, I was able to use my radio for
several
hours before the low battery indicator symbol was displayed. Well, I
recharged the battery using my wall charger (the slow one), and left it
charging all this past weekend. Today I turned it on and listened to it
for
about 15 minutes when the low battery indicator symbol again displayed.

My question is this, I recall reading where it comes on pretty quick,
but
is
it expected to come on that quick especially given the fact this is only
the
second time I have charged that battery????

Hope that question makes sense.

Thanks.

Harry
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