Standard Horizon HX-870 User Manual

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HX870

6.1.5 Installation of the SBT-13 Battery Case

The

SBT-13 is a battery case that holds five “AAA” size Alkaline batteries and

is used with the

HX870 transceiver. The Alkaline batteries can be used for

reception and transmission in an emergency, and battery life will be shortened

dramatically.
1. Turn the transceiver off.

2. Slide the five “AAA” size Alkaline

batteries into the

SBT-13 with the

Negative (

−) side of the batteries

touching the spring connections

inside the

SBT-13.

Put three batteries into the

compartment on the front side

and two on the back side.

Front Back

3. Slide the battery cover lock

switch to the “

UNLOCK” position,

then press “

PUSH” to open the

battery cover.

4. Install the

SBT-13 into the battery

rest aligning it to the battery

contacts until it clicks.

5. Attach the battery cover, then slide the battery cover lock switch to the

“

LOCK” position.

To remove the battery case, turn the transceiver off, open the battery cover,

then push and lift up the bottom end of the battery case.

NOTE

• When the

SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case is used, the HX870 transmit

output is fixed to 1 W.

• The

HX870 will float with the SBT-13 attached.