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Important Notes:
The
PA-48
is not designed to power the transceiver
for operation (reception or transmission).
Do not leave the charger connected to the trans-
ceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24 hours.
Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni-MH
battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life.
If using a charger other than the
PA-48/CD-28
,
CD-59
, or if using a battery pack other than the
FNB-83
, follow the appropriate instructions pro-
vided with the charger/battery. Contact your Dealer
if you have any doubts about the appropriateness of
the particular charger or battery pack you intend to
use.
Low Battery Indication
As your battery discharges during use, the voltage
will gradually become lower. When the battery volt-
age reaches 6.0 Volts, the
“
” icon will blink on the
LCD display, indicating that
the battery pack must be re-
charged before further use.
Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “Low
Battery” indicator is observed, as this can degrade
the charge capacity of your Ni-MH battery pack.
YAESU recommends that you carry an extra, fully-
charged pack with you so you will not lose commu-
nications capability due to a depleted Ni-MH battery.
Installing the FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case
The supplied
FBA-25A
Battery Case allows operation
of the
FTA-310
using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries.
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then
press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Al-
ways replace all six batteries at the same time, paying
attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
The FBA-25A must not be used with recharge-
able cells. The FBA-25A does not contain the
thermal and over-current protection circuits (provided
in the “FNB” series of Ni-MH Battery Packs) required
when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.
