IQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE■ PreparationD Battery installationqRemove the battery cover from the transceiver.wInstall the BP-243 (Li-Ion battery pack).• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.eReplace the battery cover to the transceiver.Keep the battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to cleanthe battery terminals once a week.DD AntennaInsert the supplied antenna into theantenna connector and screw downthe antenna as shown at right.NEVER hold the antenna when car-rying the transceiver.Keep the jack cover attached whenjack is not in use to protect the con-nector from dust and moisture.✔ For your informationThird-party antennas may increase transceiver perfor-mance. An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTORADAPTER is available to connect an antenna with a BNCconnector.D HandstrapSlide the handstrap through theloop on the top of the rear panel asillustrated at right. Facilities carry-ing.OrderOrderertwq