INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES

BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION

When the battery charge is almost depleted, a “Low Voltage” indicator will appear on the display. When this icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the battery soon.

OPERATING BAND

BATTERY LIFE (APPROX.)

 

 

 

BATTERY INDICATOR

FNB-101LI

FNB-102LI

FBA-39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

MHz (1)

5.5 hours

9.0 hours

20 hours

 

 

 

: Full battery power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Enough battery power

144

MHz (1)

5.0 hours

8.5 hours

17 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Low battery power

222

MHz (1)

6.0 hours

11 hours

20 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

(USA version)

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Poor battery power

430

MHz (1)

5.0 hours

8.0 hours

16 hours

 

 

 

(w/Blink): charge

Broadcast Band (2)

13 hours

20 hours

20 hours

 

 

 

(or replace) the battery

(1)TX 6 sec., RX 6 sec. and Squelched 48 sec (continuous operating cycle).

(2)Continuous signal reception.

The present battery voltage can be displayed manually on the LCD, by following the instructions on page 119.

Battery capacity may be reduced during extremely cold weather. Keeping the radio inside your parka may help preserve the full charge capacity.

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VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL