Yaesu FTA-310 Operating Manual

FTA-310 OperATing MAnuAl 13B eFore you BegInImportant Notes: The PA-48 is not designed to power the transceiverfor 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-MHbattery 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 theFNB-83, follow the appropriate instructions pro-vided with the charger/battery. Contact your Dealerif you have any doubts about the appropriateness ofthe particular charger or battery pack you intend touse.Low Battery Indication As your battery discharges during use, the voltagewill gradually become lower. When the battery volt-age reaches 6.0 Volts, the“ ” icon will blink on theLCD display, indicating thatthe battery pack must be re-charged before further use. Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “LowBattery” indicator is observed, as this can degradethe 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 CaseThe supplied FBA-25A Battery Case allows operationof the FTA-310 using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries.When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, thenpress in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Al-ways replace all six batteries at the same time, payingattention to the polarity indicated inside the case.The FBA-25A must not be used with recharge-able cells. The FBA-25A does not contain thethermal and over-current protection circuits (providedin the “FNB” series of Ni-MH Battery Packs) requiredwhen utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.