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Important Notes:
The
PA-48
is not designed to power the transceiver
for 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-MH
battery pack and signicantly shorten its useful life.
If using a charger other than the
PA-48/CD-32
,
CD-59
, or if using a battery pack other than the
FNB-83
, follow the appropriate instructions pro-
vided with the charger/battery. Contact your Dealer
if you have any doubts about the appropriateness of
the particular charger or battery pack you intend to
use.
BeFore you BegIn
Low Battery Indication
As your battery discharges during use, the voltage
will gradually become lower. When the battery volt-
age is becoming too low for reliable operation, the
“
” icon will blink on
the LCD display, indicat-
ing that the battery pack
must be recharged before
further use.
Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “ ”
indicator is observed, as this can degrade the charge
capacity of your Ni-MH battery pack. Yaesu recom-
mends that you carry an extra, fully-charged pack
with you so you will not lose communications capa-
bility due to a depleted Ni-MH battery.