How To Use The Battery Case (Fba-39) - Yaesu FT2DR Operating Instructions Manual

Remark Approximate hours are estimated assuming that the transceiver is operated under the
following conditions. The operation time that this transceiver can be actually used varies
depending on use conditions, ambient temperature, etc.
• When the GPS function is deactivated.
• LAMP MODE SAVE ON (always LAMP OFF)
• When the transceiver is repeatedly operated by high-power transmission for 6 seconds
and reception for 6 seconds, and standby for 48 seconds with an amateur ham radio
band selected.

How to Use the Battery Case (FBA-39)

The optional battery case (FBA-39) allows 3 AA Alkaline batteries to be used to power
the FT2DR/DE transceiver.
Tip
When the battery case (FBA-39) is used, the power output level may be selected from:
Low Power (L1): 0.1 W
Low Power (L2): Approximately 0.8 W
Note that Low Power (L3) and High Power are not available.
1
Open the cover.
Lift up the lower right corner of the cover as indicated by the
hand pointer in the illustration.
2
Place the alkaline batteries in the battery case.
Caution
Use 3 alkaline batteries. Pay attention to polarities (+ and −)
of the alkaline batteries.
3
Close the cover.
Push the four corners of the cover firmly to close it tightly.
Tip
When the battery charge is low,
batteries are almost exhausted,
Cautions
y Lithium/Manganese batteries cannot be used with the FBA-39 battery
case. Rechargeable AA batteries cannot be used, either.
y Do not mix new and old batteries. The service life of new batteries may
decrease.
y If you do not use the transceiver for a long period, remove the batteries
from the battery case.
y If the terminal or electrode of the battery case is dirty, the transceiver can
malfunction due to poor contact, resulting in overheating or explosion.
If the terminal or electrode gets dirty, clean it using a dry cloth or cotton
swab.
Preparing the Battery Pack/External Power Supply
lights on the LCD. When the
blinks on the LCD.
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