how do i know if my chatterbox gmsr-x1 is actually charging?

[Chopstix]

ive plugged it in, but nothing is indicating that its charging.. the plug is hot, but the battery is still cool.. any suggestions? (the chatterbox was purchased off ebay)

[PandaNin]

Run it down till it's dead; then put on charger for 4 hours. Then see if it works. That's how I did it. Then I labeled the charger so I didn't lose it amongst the hundreds of other chargers I have laying around.

[TruWrecks]

Fully charged from 0 is about 8 hours. You should be able to get 10-12 hours of continuous use from one charge. Since the Chatterbox uses a 12VDC charging voltage I have a plug that I can wire on my bike to charge from the bikes battery. I use it when traveling. I plug the Chatterbox into the bike when I stop for food and for the night, and tuck it under the rear seat. I've never had a problem with it not charging, nor the bike starting the next morning.

[Chopstix]

so it doesnt have any indicator that its charging?

[semi]

so it doesnt have any indicator that its charging?

unfortunately no but i've never had a problem with mine not charging...just make sure the plug is pushed in all the way