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PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION! 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 away from the lips and the
transceiver is vertical.
CAUTION! NEVER
operate the transceiver with a headset or
other audio accessories at high volume levels.
CAUTION! NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack.
CAUTION! NEVER
use non-Icom battery packs/chargers to
prevent the loss of the transceiver’s good performance and warranty.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –10°C or above +50°C.
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver,
are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range
(depending on version). However, the LCD display may be operate
correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of opera-
tion, 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.
KEEP
the transceiver from heavy rain, and
NEVER
immerse it
in the water. The transceiver construction is
water resistant
, not
waterproof.
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