Chris Prata wrote:
>> One disadvantage is that most if not all handhelds cannot transmit >> when plugged in, too much current. I believe I read that a few wont >> run at all while charging The FTA550L is the hand held radio that I have been wanting for Christmas. ?It says it does about all that I could need. ?I downloaded the operator manual and the battery charging section says something similar to what Chris said. ? I have also noticed that people who leave thier ?hand held radio plugged in so they can listen to traffic have problems with thier battery. ? What are we to do? Yaesu FTA550L Handheld VHF Transceiver w/Li-Ion Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JFJUCH8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Xq0DwbJJFA0YR Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?