Operation Manual

12 FT-70DR/FT-70DE Operating Manual
Preparation
Installing the Antenna
1. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is secured.
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Do not hold or twist the upper part of the antenna when installing or
removing it. To do so may break the conductors inside the antenna.
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Do not key the transmit without installing the antenna. The transmitter
components may be damaged.
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When using an antenna other than the one supplied, or connecting to
an external antenna, ensure that the SWR is adjusted to 1.5 or lower.
Hold the thick base
of the antenna
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Attach the belt clip on the back of transceiver using the supplied screws
(
two
)
.
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Be sure to use the supplied screws when attaching the belt
clip. If any other screws are used, the belt clip cannot be
secured firmly to the battery pack and the transceiver may
drop off together with the battery pack; the transceiver and
battery pack may fall off, causing injury, breakage and other
damage.
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Use a hand strap which can withstand the weight of the
transceiver. If the hand strap is not strong enough, the it
may break and the transceiver may fall, causing injury,
breakage and other difficulty.
Belt Clip
Supplied Screws
Strap Hole for commercially
available strap
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Lift the belt clip outward
(

)
and Insert the battery
pack into the seals of the battery compartment on
the back of the transceiver.
2. Push the battery pack in until the battery latch
clicks securely
(

)
.
Battery pack
connect
①
②
3. Slide the battery pack lock plate to the “UNLOCK”
position beside the battery latch until the entire
“LOCK” appears.
Lock
Caution
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect typ. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Slide the battery pack lock plate to the “UNLOCK”
position.
Unlock
2. Push the release button
(
PUSH
)
and tilt the Belt
Clip outward, and then remove the battery pack.