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FOSTEX FR-2 - WHAT IS NEEDED TO GET IT ON THE ROAD?
As supplied the basic machine has no power source; therefore it requires either internal batteries, an external battery or an external mains power adaptor. Also offered is a starter pack
comprising machine UK mains power supply AD12-1300 and Fostex soft carry case.
INTERNAL BATTERIES
Fostex specify 8 x AA size NiMH rechargeable batteries and these and suitable chargers can be sourced from Eurobatteries, Maplin, RS and similar companies.
EXTERNAL BATTERIES
Fostex are quite specific about the requirements of a 12V source and as yet we have built up no in-field experience. LTF therefore recommend Hawk-Woods NP-29 NiCad or NP1H NiMh batteries (12V) with a Hawk-Woods Power Adaptor such as a NPB/C SQN2S plus an adaptor cable from 4-way Hirose to coaxial power plug to feed the FR-2.
For a combination of maximum recording time and lowest weight LTF recommend Hawk-Woods NP-65 LiIon. As these batteries produce 14.4V, a regulated
adaptor such as Hawk-Woods NPR SQN4S should be used plus an adaptor cable from 4-way Hirose to coaxial power plug to feed the FR-2. For suitable chargers see Hawk-Woods SL-1 and MR2/4.
MAINS POWER ADAPTOR
LTF stock the Fostex specified mains power adaptor part number AD12-1300 for the FR-2
RECORDING MEDIA
Suitable Compact Flash cards can be sourced from your usual computer or photographic supplier.
For confirmed media and recording times click here 
SOFT CARRYING CASE
KT Systems have produced a soft carrying case for the Fostex FR-2, shown here.
This case can be combined by the user with other items from the KT Systems modular range to produce a purpose specific carrying package.
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