FTA-750/FTA-550 O perATing MAnuAl13B eFore you BegInside of the transceiver directly. In this case, the“ ” icon will appear in the top right cornerof the LCD display.4. If the transceiver is inserted correctly, the RED indi-cator on the SBH-11 will glow. A fully-discharged pack will be charged com-pletely in 4 hours, and then the GREEN indica-tor on the SBH-11 will glow. It takes 8 hours for full charge with the SAD-11 connected to the transceiver directly.Important Notes: The SAD-11 is not designed to power the trans-ceiver for operation (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 Lithium-ion battery pack and significantly shorten its usefullife. If using a charger other than the SAD-11, SBH-11,or if using a battery pack other than the SBR-12LI,follow the appropriate instructions provided withthe charger/battery. Contact your Dealer if you haveany doubts about the appropriateness of the particu-lar charger or battery pack you intend to use.Battery ChargingIt is necessary to charge the Lithium-ion battery fullybefore its first use. Follow the procedure below:1. Install the Lithium-ion battery pack onto the trans-ceiver. Ensure that the transceiver is switched off.2. Insert the cable plug of the SAD-11 Battery Char-ger into the jack located on the back of the SBH-11Charging Cradle, then plug the SAD-11 into the ACline outlet.EXTDCMIC/SPDATAVOLDIALSBH-11SAD-113. Insert the transceiver into the SBH-11; the antennajack should be at the left side when viewing thecradle from the front. You may insert the cable plug of the SAD-11 into the EXT DC jack located on the right