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Generally speaking then, maybe I'm expecting the batteries to last longer than they're meant to? I tend to store them in the car for long periods of time before using them - is it plausible they could discharge if left this long?

It may explain why when they're turned on after this long they ...

Thanks for the reply Yorky.

The red charge light normally stays on for a couple of hours before going green, and it does get hot.

The blue background lighting does dim a little when transmitting (when first switched on). Then the display stays unlit from there on unless other buttons are pressed ...

Hi,

I have 2 DSE 1801 UHF CBs. I'm happy with them, but the rechargeable battery units are a bit annoying. If the CBs are left unused for more than 2 months the batteries totally discharge. And sometimes a fully charged unit will go flat after 5 mins use.

I've sent them back to the manufacturer to ...