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FT-70DR/FT-70DE Operating Manual
Charging the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack using the Battery Charger
Using the supplied battery charger (SAD-18B or SAD-11), it takes about 6 hours
*
to
charge the SBR-24LI battery pack fully.
*
: Depending on the battery status, the charging time might be increased.
1. Turn the transceiver
OFF
to install the battery pack.
2. Referring to the figure at the right, connect the
battery charger plugs.
When the battery is being charged, the left side
of the MODE/STATUS Indicator lights red, and
“
CHGING
” is dislapyed.
3. When charging is completed, the display will
change to indicate “
CHGFUL
” and the MODE/
STATUS Indicator will light green.
EXT DC IN
jack
Battery charger
SAD-18B/SAD-11
(Supplied)
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In the USA Version, the MODE/STATUS Indicator is not lit when charging or when charging is complete.
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The charging icon blinks, and charge progress is shown on the S/PO bar graph “
”
meter during charging.
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When charging is completed, the charging is automatically ended.
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If “
CHGERR
” appears on the LCD during the charging and the battery pack is not charged after a
lapse of 10 or more hours, stop charging the battery pack immediately. The battery pack is presumed
to be at the end of its service life, or defective. In this case, replace the battery pack with a new one.
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Charge the battery pack within the temperature range from +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F).
Charging the Battery Pack using the Rapid Charger (SBH-28)
For details on the Rapid Charger (SBH-28), see Optional SBH-28 manual.
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Approximate Operating Time and Remaining Charge Level Indication
Approximate operating time for the transceiver with the fully charged lithium-Ion battery pack (SBR-
24LI), and the indication of the remaining charge level of the battery is shown in the below table:
Frequency band
Band in Use Charge
Level Indication (Icon)
144 MHz band
Approx. 8 hours
(No display)
׃Full battery power
׃Enough battery power
׃Battery is depleted. Charge battery.
׃
(When blinking) Charge battery immediately.
430 MHz band
Approx. 7 hours
The battery charge level calculations are based on an operating cycle of: Transmitting 6 seconds
(5 W): Receiving 6 seconds (VOL Level 16): Stand By 48 seconds (RX SAVE 1:5)
The actual times the transceiver will operate as indicated in the above table, varies
depending on use, conditions, ambient temperature, etc.
External Power Supply
Connecting an External Power Supply for Use in Vehicle
The optional DC Cable with Cigarette-Lighter plug (SDD-13) allows power to be supplied
from a motor vehicle type cigarette lighter socket.
Connecting to an External Power Supply Using a Power Cable
The optional DC cable (E-DC-6) allows the transceiver to be connected to an external
DC power supply.