Yaesu FTA-850L User manual

Operating Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
FTA-850L

CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................. 1
Quick GUIDE ........................................................................................... 2
SELECT THE SCREEN ........................................................................... 4
MENU Screen..........................................................................................................4
COMM Mode............................................................................................................5
MEMORY CH Mode.................................................................................................5
WEATHER CH Mode...............................................................................................6
GPS Compass Screen............................................................................................6
Navigation Screen..................................................................................................7
Timer Screen...........................................................................................................7
Dual Frequency Display (DD) Screen...................................................................8
VOR CDI Screen .....................................................................................................9
ILS CDI Screen........................................................................................................9
Function Menu Screen.........................................................................................10
Important Notice!.................................................................................. 11
Accessories and Options .................................................................... 12
Supplied Accessories.........................................................................................12
Available Options ...............................................................................................12
Controls & Connectors ....................................................................... 13
Right Side..............................................................................................................15
Before You Begin.................................................................................. 16
Battery Installation and Removal .......................................................................16
Batteries and Chargers ......................................................................................16
Battery Charging ................................................................................................18
Alkaline Battery Tray Installation........................................................................18
Battery Life Indication ........................................................................................19
External DC Power Supply Connection .............................................................19
Antenna Installation ...........................................................................................20
Belt Clip Installation ...........................................................................................20
Headset Connection ..........................................................................................21
Precautions ........................................................................................................21
Basic Operation.................................................................................... 22
Reception..............................................................................................................22
Turning the radio on and o󰀨...............................................................................22
Adjusting the frequency .....................................................................................23
Adjusting the volume..........................................................................................23
Adjusting the squelch.........................................................................................24
Monitor Switch ...................................................................................................24
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency .............................................24
Transmission (COM Band) ..................................................................................25
Operation Bands ..................................................................................................25
Operation Modes..................................................................................................26
Function Menus....................................................................................................27
Lock Function.......................................................................................................28
Factory Resetting the Radio................................................................................29
Advanced Operation ............................................................................ 30
DD (Dual Frequency Display)..............................................................................30
DD (Dual Frequency Display) mode operation ..................................................31
Bluetooth®Operation...........................................................................................32
Pairing the Bluetooth®Headset..........................................................................32
Transmit operation by pressing the button on the Bluetooth®headset ..............34
Hands-free VOX operation with a Bluetooth®headset ......................................34
Disconnect the connected Bluetooth®headset ..................................................34
Connect to another paired Bluetooth®headset..................................................35
VOX Operation......................................................................................................37
Reception of VOR Signals...................................................................................38
Reception of ILS Signals .....................................................................................41
Split Operation......................................................................................................43
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts.......................................................45
Dual Watch Operation..........................................................................................46
TOT Feature ..........................................................................................................47
Saving the Battery during Reception .................................................................47
Using the Headset Microphone...........................................................................48
Side Tone Control.................................................................................................48
Changing the Channel Steps ..............................................................................49
ANL Feature..........................................................................................................49
Compass display..................................................................................................50
PTT Lock Function...............................................................................................50
Memory Operation................................................................................ 51
Recalling the Memories .....................................................................................51
Instant Storage...................................................................................................52
Maintenance of the Memory ..............................................................................52
Scanning Operation ............................................................................. 55
Scanning Channels............................................................................................55
Selecting Scanning Band...................................................................................56
Scanning the Memory Channels........................................................................56
Navigation ............................................................................................. 58
Starting Navigation ..............................................................................................58
Select the destination or the route .....................................................................58
Route display during navigation.........................................................................62
Stopping navigation in progress.........................................................................63
Back to departure point......................................................................................63
Start a new navigation .......................................................................................64
Save the route in memory ...................................................................................64
Edit the stored route...........................................................................................67
Delete the stored route ......................................................................................68
Timer FUNCTION .................................................................................. 69
Using the stopwatch timer..................................................................................69
Using the countdown timer ................................................................................70
GPS Function........................................................................................ 72
Activating the GPS Unit .....................................................................................72
Displaying the Position Information....................................................................72
Memorizing the Position Information..................................................................74
Recording the Position Information....................................................................74
SETUP Mode ......................................................................................... 75
Basic Operation....................................................................................................75
Maintenance of the Memory ..............................................................................76
Setting of the COMM Mode Operation...............................................................76
Setting of the GPS Mode Operation ..................................................................79
Setting of the Bluetooth Operation.....................................................................83
Setting of the Operation and Conguration of the Radio ...................................83
About the Radio .................................................................................................84
Summary of the SETUP Menu...........................................................................85
Specications ....................................................................................... 87
Troubleshooting for Headset Connection.......................................... 89
Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 91

1
INTRODUCTION
The YAESU FTA- 850L is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver that provides transmit and receive
capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band: 118 to 136.975 MHz), and addition-
ally provides VOR and ILS navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 to 117.975 MHz).
It uses a 2.4 inch (49 x 37 mm) 320 x 240 dot, full-color TFT LCD to display a large amount of information in an
easy-to-understand format. With the DD (Dual frequency Display) function, two channels are displayed at the
top and bottom of the screen. The active channel can be switched instantly by simply pressing the ▲/▼keys.
A ight route navigation function operates with a highly sensitive built-in GPS unit. In addition, the standard
Bluetooth®unit enables hands-free operation using the optional SSM-BT10 or a commercially available Blue-
tooth®headset. An intuitive menu screen with icon display is adopted, and frequently used functions can be
activated immediately during operation.
The FTA- 850L include NOAA weather band monitoring and 400 memory channels. The channel congura-
tions can be easily reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming Software and your PC, and
additionally provide positioning and navigation features realized by the internal GPS unit.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the
FTA-850L completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.
Note: The VOR, ILS, and GPS navigation features of the FTA-850L is for supplemental aids to naviga-
tion only, and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate (primary) VOR or landing service
equipment. You assume full responsibility for the use of the FTA-850L.
Congratulations!
You now have at your ngertips a valuable communications tool, a YAESU two-way radio! Rugged, reliable
and easy to use, your YAESU radio will keep you in constant touch with your friends and colleagues for years
to come, with negligible maintenance or down-time.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to
derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
We’re glad you joined the YAESU team. YAESU products cover the entire spectrum of radio communications
applications, and our worldwide support network is here to serve you. Let us help you get your message across.

2
QUICK GUIDE
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
POWER Switch
Press and hold this switch to turn
the radio ON or OFF.
PTT (Push To Talk) Switch
SQL (Squelch) Switch
Open the squelch, and adjust
the squelch level.
Microphone
VOLUME (Inner) Knob
DIAL (Outer) Knob
Keypad
[▲]/[▼]Keys
• On the COMM screen, use
these keys to select a previ-
ously used frequency, and
then press the [ENT] key to
recall it.
• On the DD (Dual frequency
Display) screen, use these
keys to switch the active
channel.
• Use these keys to select an
item displayed on the LCD.
[ENT]Key
• Determine the selection or
entered values.
• On the DD (Dual frequency
Display) screen, use this key
to switch the display mode.
[FUNC]Key
Press this key to display the
Function menu screen.
[MENU]Key
• Press this key to display the
MENU screen.
• Press and hold this key to dis-
play the SETUP menu screen.
[SAVE]Key
Press and hold this key to store
the current channel information
to the memory.
[BACK]Key (LOCK Key)
• Press
this key to return the
display to the previous screen.
• Press and hold this key to turn
the lock feature ON or OFF.
[COMM]Key
Press this key to enter the
COMM mode instantly.
[121.5]Key
Press and hold this key to ac-
cess the emergency frequency
(121.5 MHz) instantly.
Numeric Keypad
The keypad is used when set-
ting frequencies.

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Power Switch
SQL Switch
VOL Knob
DIAL Knob
ENT Key
MENU Key
FUNC Key SAVE Key
BACK Key
COMM Key
PTT Switch
Turn the Power ON


Tune to the frequency (Rotate the DIAL knob)


Adjust the volume (Rotate the VOL knob)


Adjust the squelch
(Press the SQL switch Rotate the DIAL knob)


Transmitting (Press the PTT switch)
Recall the previously used frequency (COMM Mode)
Press the ▲/▼ key to select the frequency.


Press the [ENT] key
Registering Channels to Memory
Registering Memories
Tune to the frequency.


Press and hold the [SAVE] key.


Press the [SAVE] key.
Recalling Memories
Press the [MENU] key.


Press the ▲/▼ key or rotate the DIAL knob to
select “MEMORY”.


Press the [ENT] key.


Press the ▲/▼ key or rotate the DIAL knob to
select the Memory channel.
HOW TO USE BASIC OPERATIONS

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SELECT THE SCREEN
MENU Screen (Page 26)
Press the ▲/▼ key or rotate the DIAL knob to select the Mode.
Press the [MENU] key
Press the [ENT] key
To return to the previous screen press the [BACK]
key during the operation.
In “SETUP” on the MENU screen, you can make
various settings for the radio and settings related
to communication. See page 75 for details.

5
COMM Mode (Page 22)
Press the [MENU] key Select “COMM” Press the [ENT] key / or Press the [COMM] key
The volume or squelch level is
displayed.
Icons indicating GPS function,
logger function, timer function,
Bluetooth function, remaining
battery level (5 levels), and
charging status are displayed.
An icon indicating the status of
the dual watch function, ANL
function, VOX function, and
split function is displayed.
The name (tag) of the current chan-
nel is displayed.
Previously used frequencies are
displayed in order from the top. A
previous frequency may be recalled
by pressing the ▲ / ▼ keys to select it,
and then pressing the [ENT] key.
The operating frequency is
displayed. The frequency may be
changed by turning the DIAL knob or
using the number keys.
The icon is displayed during
reception and the icon is
displayed during transmission.
Press the
[ENT] key
●Press the [MENU] key to select
the desired screen, and then
press the [ENT] key.
●Pressing the [BACK] key does
not return to the previous screen.
To change the screen
MEMORY CH Mode (Page 51)
Press the [MENU] key Select “MEMORY” Press the [ENT] key
MEMORY CH mode cannot be called if nothing is stored in memory.
The name (tag) of the
current memory chan-
nel is displayed.
The memory chan-
nels (frequency and
tag) are displayed.
Select a channel by
pressing the DIAL
knob or the ▲/▼
keys.
The operating frequen-
cy is displayed.
The memory group
name is displayed.
Switch groups by
pressing and hold-
ing the [ENT] key.
The current memory
channel is highlighted.
Press the
[ENT] key
●Press the [COMM] key to
return to COMM mode
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen,
and then press the [ENT]
key.
●Pressing the [BACK] key
does not return to the
previous screen.
To change the screen

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WEATHER CH Mode (Page 45)
Press the [MENU] key  Select “WEATHER” Press the [ENT] key
The name (tag) of
the current weather
channel is dis-
played.
The weather chan-
nels (frequencies and
tags) are displayed.
Select a channel by
turning the DIAL
knob or pressing the
▲/▼ keys.
The frequency of the
weather channel is
displayed.
The current memory
channel is highlight-
ed.
Press the [ENT] key
●Press the [COMM] key to
return to COMM mode
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen,
and then press the [ENT]
key.
●Pressing the [BACK] key
does not return to the
previous screen.
To change the screen
GPS Compass Screen (Page 50)
Press the [MENU] key  Select “COMPASS” Press the [ENT] key
N
3
33
15
21
6
30
12
24
E
W
S
Compass
rose
Course
indicator
COG (course over ground)
value
SOG (speed over ground)
value
Altitude value
Date obtained from
the GPS signal
Press the
[ENT] key
●Press the [COMM] key to
return to COMM mode
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen,
and then press the [ENT] key.
●Press the [BACK] key to
return to the previous screen.
To change the screen

7
Navigation Screen (Page 58)
Press the [MENU] key  Select “NAVI” Press the [ENT] key
N
3
33
15
21
6
30
12
24
E
W
S
Compass rose
Course
indicator
COG (course over ground)
value
DST (distance) value
SOG (speed over ground)
value
Tag name of the
next waypoint
Destination
indicator
Altitude value
Press the
[ENT] key
●Press the [COMM] key to
return to COMM mode
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen,
and then press the [ENT] key.
●Press the [BACK] key to
return to the previous screen.
To change the screen
Timer Screen (Page 69)
Press the [MENU] key  Select “TIMER” Press the [ENT] key
Stop watch
Countdown timer
Press the [ENT] key
●Press the [COMM] key to
return to COMM mode
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen,
and then press the [ENT] key.
●Press the [BACK] key to
return to the previous screen.
To change the screen

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Dual Frequency Display (DD) Screen (Page 30)
Two frequencies can be displayed separately on the top and bottom of the screen.
For example, if the upper section is set to COMM mode and the lower section is set to MEMORY CH mode,
you can instantly switch between COMM mode and MEMORY CH mode by simply pressing the ▲/▼ keys.
Press the [MENU] key  Select “DD” Press the [ENT] key
The grayed-out
display cannot be
operated.
Transmit and receive
operations may be
performed on the
screen displayed in
white characters.
Press the
[ENT] key
Switch screens by pressing the
▲/▼ keys
●Press the [COMM] key to
return to COMM mode
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen,
and then press the [ENT]
key.
●Pressing the [BACK] key
does not return to the
previous screen.
To change the screen
Press the [ENT] key to switch the
screen modes that can be operated.
COMM Mode MEMORY CH Mode WEATHER CH Mode

9
When a VOR or ILS signal is received, it automatically switches to the VOR CDI screen or ILS CDI screen
and continues to display while the signal is being received. When there is no signal, it automatically returns
to the previous screen.
VOR CDI Screen (Page 38)
N
3
33
15
21
6
30
12
24
E
W
S
Compass rose
Course indicator
(OBS direction)
Deviation mark
Course deviation needle
OBS (omni bearing selector) value
VOR value
TO/FROM indicator
SOG (speed over ground) value
according to the GPS signal
●Press the [ENT] key to
return to the previous screen.
If there is a signal, the VOR
CDI screen will be displayed
again after about 15 seconds.
●Pressing the [COMM] key
does not return to COMM
mode.
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen
and press the [ENT] key.
●Pressing the [BACK] key
does not return to the
previous screen.
To change the screen
ILS CDI Screen (Page 41)
N
3
33
15
21
6
30
12
24
E
W
S
108.500
Compass rose Course (runway) indicator
Deviation marks for localizer
Height deviation indicator for glide slope
Deviation marks for glide slope
Course deviation needle for localizer
Height deviation indicator for
glide slope
Deviation marks for glide slope
●Press the [ENT] key to
return to the previous screen.
If there is a signal, the ILS
CDI screen will be displayed
again after about 15 seconds.
●Pressing the [COMM] key
does not return to COMM
mode.
●Press the [MENU] key to
select the desired screen
and press the [ENT] key.
●Pressing the [BACK] key
does not return to the
previous screen.
To change the screen

10
Function Menu Screen
Press the [FUNC] key to display the currently available function screens.
Access the functions just by pressing a number on the numeric keypad of the desired function listed on the display.
Press the [FUNC] key
While receiving the current frequency, periodically checks the frequency
that is set as priority in the COMM Setup menu. (page 76)
Starts scanning from the current frequency or channel. (Page 55)
Press the PTT switch to transmit at the split frequency set in the COMM
Setup menu. (Page 43)
The location information of this station as received from the built-in GPS
is saved in the internal memory at regular intervals. (Page 74)
Press the [BACK]
key to return to the
previous screen.
Select a destination or route and start a new navigation. (Page 64)
Display the route display screen during route navigation. (Page 62)
Exit the navigation and display the compass screen. (Page 63)
Starts navigation back to the starting point of the current navigation.
(Page 63)
Set the course azimuth with OBS (omni bearing selector) on the VOR
screen. (Page 40)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:
The FTA- 850L have been tested and comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure
limits for Occupational Use/Controlled Exposure Environment. In addition, both radios comply with the following
Standards and Guidelines:
 FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental E󰀨ects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Elec-
tromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This
radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must
have the knowledge to control its RF exposure conditions.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm)
away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head and body.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 75%, in typical Push-to-Talk
congurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 75% of total radio use time (75% duty cycle). Transmit-
ting more than 75% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when the “TX”icon is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen of the
radio. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT button.
Always use YAESU authorized accessories.
NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver.
All service jobs must be referred to your Authorized Service Center.

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ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
(7.2V 2200mAh) SBR-39LI
AC Charger SAD-25
Charger Cradle SBH-11
Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter SDD-12
Helical Antenna SRA-20A*1
Belt Clip SHB-11
Headset Adapter Cable SCU-42
Alkaline Battery Tray SBT-12
USB Cable T9101648
Ferrite Core L9190192
Operating Manual
Available Options
Bluetooth®Headset SSM-BT10
Speaker Microphone SSM-20A
Earphone SEP-10A*2
*2(available only with the SSM-20A)
Earphone SEP-11A
Quick Release Holster SHB-110
Belt Clip Hanger SCH-11
PC Programming Software YCE46
(Download the YCE46 PC Programming Software
from the YAESU website.)
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accesso-
ries are supplied as standard per local requirements,
while others may be unavailable in some regions.
Consult your YAESU Dealer for details regarding
these and any newly-available options.
Connection of any non-YAESU-approved accessory,
should it cause damage, may void the Limited War-
ranty on this apparatus.
*1Antenna gain: 2.15 dBi
Impedance: 50 ohms

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
Antenna Jack
This BNC connector accepts the supplied ex-
ible antenna, or an external antenna designed
to provide 50 Ω impedance on the Aircraft Com-
munication Band.
POWER Switch
Press and hold this button to turn the radio ON
or OFF.
PTT (Push To Talk) Switch
Press and hold this button to transmit when you
are operating in the COM band. Release this
button to return to the “Receive” mode. See page
25 for details.
SQL (Squelch) Switch
Adjust the squelch level by pressing this button,
and then turning the DIAL knob. Press and hold
this button to “open” the squelch continuously.
Press this button again to resume normal (quiet)
monitoring. See page 24 for details.
Microphone
Speak into this opening in a normal voice level,
while pressing the PTT switch, to transmit.
VOLUME (Inner) Knob
Turn this (inner) knob control clockwise to in-
crease the volume.

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DIAL (Outer) Knob
This (outer) knob tunes the operating frequency
or selects the memory channels.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display shows selected operating conditions,
as indicated on Pages 4 to 10.
Keypad
Cursor Keys
• You can select a previously used frequency on
the COMM screen and press the [ENT] key to
recall it and switch it to the active channel on the
DD (Dual Frequency Display) screen.
• The cursor keys [▲] and [▼] are used to select
an item displayed on the LCD.
ENT Key
• Press the [ENT]key to determine the selection
or entered values.
• In memory mode, press and hold the [ENT] key
to switch memory groups.
• Each time you press the DD (Dual Frequency
Display) screen, operation is switched between
• COMM mode, memory mode, and WEATHER
CH.
• Press on the COMPASS, NAVI, TIMER, VOR,
ILS, Location INFO, or GPS INFO screen to
display the previously used frequency history
selection screen or the memory channel / WX
channel selection screen.
FUNC Key
Press this key to display the Function menu screen.
MENU Key
• Press this key to display the MENU screen.
• Press and hold this key to display the SETUP
menu screen.
SAVE Key
Press and hold this key to store the current chan-
nel information to the memory.
BACK Key (LOCK Key)
• Press this key to return the display to the previ-
ous screen.
• Press and hold this key to enable the lock feature.
Controls and keys will be disabled. Press and
hold again to disable the lock feature.
COMM Key
Press this key to enter the COMM mode instantly.
121.5 Key
Press and hold this key to access the emergency
frequency (121.5 MHz) instantly.
Numeric Keypad
The keypad is used when setting frequencies.
Loudspeaker

15
Right Side
⑩
⑪
⑫
MIC/SP Jack
You may connect the supplied SCU-42 Head-
set Adapter Cable, or the optional SSM-20A
Speaker/Microphone, or SEP-11A Earphone to
this jack. To use this jack, you must rst remove
the cover from the transceiver body.
Do not allow the FTA-850L to get wet
while the cover over the MIC/SP jack is
removed.
DATA Jack
You may connect the optional USB cable to this
jack. To use this jack, you must rst lift the rubber
cover away from the transceiver body.
Do not allow the FTA-850L to get wet
while the rubber cover is removed.
EXT DC Jack
When an external 9.5 to 10.5 Volt DC power
source is available, you may connect the SDD-12
Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter here.
1) Do not allow the FTA-850L to get wet
while the rubber cover is removed.
2) Do not connect any accessory unap-
proved by YAESU to supply DC power.

16
Battery Installation and Removal
To install the battery, insert the battery pack SBR-
39LI into the battery compartment on the back of
the transceiver, press the end of the battery pack
while pressing the battery pack latch on the bottom
of the transceiver, then lock the pack by sliding
the locking plate beside the latch until the entire
“LOCK” appears .
Notes:
• Be sure that the rubber gasket on the SBR-39LI
is not loose when inserting.
• The battery lock must be set to “LOCK” position
to ensure water integrity and keep the battery
from coming loose.
Battery Pack Latch Plate
 To remove the battery, turn the transceiver o󰀨,
slide the locking plate until the “UNLOCK” appears
entirely , lift up the end of the battery pack by press-
ing the battery pack latch, then pull out the battery
from the radio.
Do not attempt to open any of the re-
chargeable Lithium-ion packs, as per-
sonal injury or damage to the Lithium-ion pack
could occur if a cell or cells become acciden-
tally short-circuited.
Batteries and Chargers
The SBR-39LI is a high-performance Li-ion battery
providing high capacity in a compact package.
SBR-39LI Rechargeable Battery Pack
Capacity 2200 mAh
Nominal Voltage 7.2 V
Temperature Range Minimum Maximum
°C °F °C °F
Charge 10 50 45 113
Discharge -20 -4 60 140
Storage -20 -4 40 104
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, SBR-39LI
battery pack should only be removed, charged
or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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zBattery Safety
Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-ion bat-
teries. This type of battery stores a charge powerful
enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, es-
pecially when removed from the transceiver. Please
observe the following precautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS:
Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can
cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and battery
cell damage. If the short is of su󰀩cient duration, it is
possible to melt battery components. Do not place a
loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces or objects
such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery
pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that
transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. The
terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it
is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals
only and do not constitute a hazard.
DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery
in a re or incinerator. The heat of re may cause bat-
tery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases.
zBattery Maintenance
For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:
Battery packs should be charged only in non-
hazardous environments.
Do not attempt charge a pack with the incorrect
charger, as this can damage or shorten the life
of the pack.
Keep the battery contacts clean.
zBattery Storage
When a battery pack is not used for a long time, please
remove it from the transceiver. Also, while in storage,
the charge will drain slightly over time and the battery
should be recharged 50% each six months.
zBattery Recycling
DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR
REGULAR TRASH!
LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RE-
CYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMEN-
TALLY SOUND MANNER.
The incineration, land lling or mixing of
Li-ion batteries with the municipal solid
waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW
in most areas.
Return batteries to an approved Li-ion
battery recycler. This may be where you purchased
the battery.
Contact your local waste management o󰀩cials for
other information regarding the environmentally sound
collection, recycling and disposal of Li-ion batteries.

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• A fully-discharged pack will be charged com-
pletely in 5.5 hours, and then the GREEN indica-
tor on the SBH-11 will glow.
• It takes 10 hours for full charge with the SAD-25
connected to the transceiver directly.
Important Notes:
The SAD-25 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 signicantly shorten its useful life.
Alkaline Battery Tray Installation
The supplied SBT-12 Battery Tray allows operation of
the FTA- 850L using six “AA” size alkaline battery cells.
 When installing a cell, insert the (–) end rst, then
press in the (+) end so the cell snaps into place.
Pay attention to the polarity indicated inside the
case.
SBT-12
Alkaline Battery Tray
Battery Charging
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is de-
pleted, it may be charged by connecting the SBH-11
Charger Cradle with the SAD-25 AC Adaptor.
1. Install the Lithium-ion battery pack onto the trans-
ceiver. Ensure that the transceiver is switched o󰀨.
2. Referring to the gure at the right, connect the
battery charger plugs.
3. Insert the transceiver into the SBH-11.
SAD-25
SBH-11
You may insert the cable plug of the SAD-25 into
the EXT DC jack located on the right side of the
transceiver directly. In this case, the “ ” icon
will appear in the top right corner of the LCD display.
4. If the transceiver is inserted correctly, the RED
indicator on the SBH-11 will glow.