FTA-250L O perATing MAnuAL6Before You BeginAntenna InstallationGrasp the base of the antennaf i r m l y, a n d e x e r t a m o d e r a t e“pinching” pressure on the basewhile pressing the antenna onto thetransceiver antenna connector.When installing the suppliedantenna, never hold the upperpart of the antenna whilescrewing it onto the matingconnector on the transceiver.Never transmit without havingan antenna connected.Belt Clip InstallationAttach the belt clip on the back of transceiver using thesupplied screws (two).Installing the Battery Pack1. I n s e r t t h e b a t t e r ypack into the batteryc o m p a r t m e n t o nt h e b a c k o f t h etransceiver2. Push the battery inuntil the battery latchon the lower back side of the transceiver clickssecurelyCautionThere is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with anincorrect type.Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.Removing the Battery Pack1. While sliding the latchi n t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h earrow, as shown in thei l l u s t r a t i o n , s l i d e t h ebattery pack downwardand out of the transceiver.