VX-6R/E O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
10
I
NSTALLATION
OF
FBA-23 A
LKALINE
B
ATTERY
C
ASE
(
O
PTION
)
The optional
FBA-23
Battery Case allows receive monitoring using two “AA” size Alka-
line batteries. Alkaline batteries can also be used for transmission in an emergency, but
power output will only be selectable 300 mW and 50 mW, and battery life will be shortened
dramatically.
To Install Alkaline Batteries into the
FBA-23
Slide the batteries into the
FBA-23
as shown in the illustration,
with the Negative [–] side of the batteries touching the spring
connections inside the
FBA-23
.
Open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio.
Install the
FBA-23
as shown in the illustration, with the [+] side
facing the bottom of the transceiver.
Close the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio.
The
FBA-23
does not provide connections for charging, since Alkaline cells cannot be
re-charged. Therefore, the
NC-72/-PA-48
,
E-DC-5B
, or
E-DC-6
may safely be connected
to the
EXT DC
jack when the
FBA-23
is installed.
1) The FBA-23 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells.
2) If you do not use the VX-6R/E for a long time, remove the Alkaline batteries
from the FBA-23, as battery leakage could cause damage to the FBA-23 and/or the
transceiver.
L
OW
B
ATTERY
I
NDICATION
As your battery discharges during use, the voltage will gradually become lower. When
the battery voltage is becoming too low for reliable operation,
the “
” icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the
battery pack must be recharged before further use.
Avoid recharging Lithium-Ion batteries before the “
” indicator is observed, as
this can degrade the charge capacity of your Lithium-Ion battery pack.
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NSTALLATION
OF
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CCESSORIES
