20Basic OperationPreparationApproximate Operating Hours and Remaining Charge Level IndicationApproximate hours during which the fully charged battery pack or three new AA alkalinebatteries can operate the FT1DR are as follows:BandBatterypackFNB-101LIBatterypackFNB-102LIBatter caseFBA-39 IconAmateur radioband144 MHzbandApprox. 5.0hoursApprox. 8.5hoursApprox. 17hours< : Full battery power> : Enough battery power? : Low battery power_ : Poor battery powerCharge battery._ : Charge batteryimmediately.(Blink)430 MHzbandApprox. 5.0hoursApprox.8.0hoursApprox.16hoursRemarks Approximate hours are estimated assuming that the FT1DR is operated under thefollowing conditions. Hours during which the FT1DR can be used actually vary dependingon use conditions, ambient temperature, etc.• The GPS function is deactivated.• With an amateur radio band selected, a sequence in which high-power transmissionis performed for 6 seconds, reception is performed for 6 seconds, and the standbyoperation is performed for 48 seconds is repeated.Connecting an External Power Supply for Use in VehicleThe optional external power supply adapter witha cigarette lighter plug (E-DC-5B) allows theFT1DR to be used in a vehicle.1 Turn off the FT1DR.2 Insert the plug of the external power supplyadapter with a cigarette lighter plug (E-DC-5B) in the EXT DC IN jack of the FT1DR.3 Insert the cigarette lighter plug of the externalpower supply adapter with a cigarette lighterplug (E-DC-5B) in the cigarette lighter socketof the vehicle.To cigarette lighter socketof vehicleEXT DC IN jackExternal power supplyadapter witha cigarette lighter plugE-DC-5B (option)