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CAUTION: MAKE SURE
the flexible antenna, bat-
tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans-
ceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before
attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or
water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-
cal blast ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the
transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating
temperature range. However, the LCD display may not be
operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long
hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold
areas.
DO NOT
modify the transceiver.
The transceiver warranty does
not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
BE CAREFUL!
The transceiver will become hot when
operating it continuously for long periods of time.
PRECAUTIONS
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DANGER!
NEVER
short the terminals of the battery
pack.
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DANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom bat-
tery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom bat-
tery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios
or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or coun-
terfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or
cause the battery to burst.
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WARNING! NEVER
hold the transceiver so that
the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-
cal.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver with
a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
