Installation Of Fba-37 Alkaline Battery Case; Battery Life Information - Yaesu VX-3R Operating Manual

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NSTALLATION OF
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The optional FBA-37 Battery Case allows operation of the VX-3R using three "AA" size
alkaline batteries.
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery
snaps into place. Always replace all three batteries at the same
time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
The FBA-37 must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-
37 does not contain the thermal and over-current protection cir-
cuits (provided in the FNB-82LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack)
required when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.
Important Note:
1) The FBA-37 is designed for use only with AA-type Alka-
line cells.
2) If you do not use the VX-3R for a long time, remove the alkaline batteries from the
FBA-37, as battery leakage could cause damage to the VX-3R and FBA-37.
3) Never connect the external DC power supply to the VX-3R, when the FBA-37 Bat-
tery Pack is installed in the VX-3R.
When the battery charge is almost depleted, a "
pear on the display. When the "
that you charge the battery soon.
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PERATING AND
1
144 MHz
1
430 MHz
AM/FM
2
Broadcast Band
1: TX: 6 seconds, RX: 6 seconds, and Squelched: 48 seconds.
2: Continuous signal reception.
The current battery voltage can be displayed manually on the display, via the Set Mode
Item 23: DC VLT
DC VLT DC VLT. DC VLT
DC VLT
Battery capacity may be reduced during extremely cold weather operation. Keeping the
radio inside your parka may help preserve the full charge capacity.
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CCESSORIES
FBA-37 A
B L
ATTERY
" icon appears, it is recommended
( A
B L
ATTERY IFE PPROX
FNB-82LI FBA-37
6.0 hours 7.0 hours
6.5 hours 7.5 hours
20.0 hours 25.0 hours
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LKALINE ATTERY
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IFE NFORMATION
" icon will ap-
. )
B
No Icon : Enough Battery Power
: Lower Battery Power
( Blinking ): Prepare to charge
VX-3R O
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ASE ( OPTION )
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ATTERY NDICATOR
(or replace) the Battery
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PERATING ANUAL