Why does my ChatterBox units battery not last as long, than when I first installed it?
All ChatterBox communicators use the Ni-MH typed rechargeable batteries, and Ni-MH batteries tend to have memory effect. That means the batteries needs to be re-conditioned after several months of usage. To recondition the Ni-MH batteries, you need to fully discharge the power in the batteries (use the batteries until it is fully out of power), and recharge the batteries with the provided home charger overnight. Do the recondition process a couple of times, it should resolve the battery memory effect problems. To make the discharge process faster, you can leave the FRS MultiSport, X1 and X2 units on and set the VOX sensitivity to high, and place near a TV or radio or in a noisy room, until the LOW-BATT-IND indicator lights up or its power off itself (for X1, X2 units). If repeated reconditioning don’t resolve the problem, it is the time to order another battery for your unit. Normally a ChatterBox Ni-MH battery lasts and function well about 1-2 years for most riders.
