Icom IC-F3360D Series, Instructions

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WORD DEFINITION
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DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
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WARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Thank you for choosing the IC-F3360DT/IC-
F3360DS
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
or IC-F4360DT/
IC-F4360DS
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
.
READ ALL PRECAUTIONS
carefully and complete-
ly before using the transceiver.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
A-7144?-1EX Printed in Japan
© 2014 Icom Inc.
PRECAUTIONS
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
Iç-F4360D
series
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
Iç-F3360D
series
•฀Battery฀caution
Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following haz-
ards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can
also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery
performance.
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DANGER! NEVER
short terminals (or charging ter-
minals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby
metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing
battery packs (or the radio) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as
a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not
only the battery pack, but also the radio.
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DANGER! DO NOT
hammer or otherwise impact the
battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impact-
ed or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy
pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside
of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show
cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may
rupture or catch fire.
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DANGER! NEVER
use or leave battery pack in areas
with temperatures above +60°C (+140°F). High temperature
buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves,
inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the
battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may
also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.
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DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,
seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet
battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using.
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DANGER! KEEP
battery packs away from fire. Fire or
heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of used
battery packs in accordance with local regulations.
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DANGER! NEVER
solder the battery terminals, or
NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gen-
eration, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.
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DANGER!
Use the battery only with the radio for which
it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment,
or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction
manual.
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DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your
eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water,
without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
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WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it
emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or de-
formed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.
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WARNING!
Immediately wash, using clean water, any
part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside
the battery.
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WARNING! NEVER
put the battery in a microwave
oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating
cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the
battery to rupture.
CAUTION:
Always use the battery within the specified
temperature range, for the radio –30°C to +60°C (–22°F
to +140°F), and the battery itself –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
+140°F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature
range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.
Please note that the specified temperature range of the bat-
tery may exceed that of the radio. In such cases, the radio
may not work properly because it is out of its operating tem-
perature range.
CAUTION:
Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is
left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive
temperature environment (above +50°C; +122°F) for an ex-
tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a
long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharg-
ing. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is
about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place at the follow-
ing temperature range:
–20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (within three months)
BE฀SURE
to replace the battery with a new one after five
years, even if still holds a charge. The inside battery material
will deteriorate after a period of time, even with little use.
•฀Charging฀caution
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DANGER! NEVER
charge the battery pack in ar-
eas with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or
stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In
such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery
will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
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DANGER! NEVER
charge or leave the battery in the
battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the
battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rup-
ture.
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WARNING! NEVER
insert the radio (battery attached
to the radio) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could
corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger.
The charger is not waterproof.
NOTE: Charge the battery within the specified temperature
range: BC-160 and BC-171 (0˚C to +45˚C; +32˚F to +113˚F),
BC-119 and BC-121 (+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚F to +104˚F).
Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F).
The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the spec-
ified temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or
battery life may be reduced.
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DANGER! NEVER
short the terminals of the battery
pack.
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DANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.
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WARNING! NEVER
hold the radio that the antenna
is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, es-
pecially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The radio will
perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
away from the lips and the radio is vertical.
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WARNING! NEVER operate the radio with a head-
set or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hear-
ing experts advise against continuous high volume operation.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume
level or discontinue use.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the radio while driving
a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything
less may result in an accident.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, battery
pack and jack cover are securely attached to the radio, and
that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.
Exposing the inside of the radio to dust or water will result in
serious damage to the radio.
DO NOT
operate the radio near unshielded electrical blast-
ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to
transmit.
DO NOT
use or place the radio in direct sunlight or in ar-
eas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F). The basic operations, transmission and reception of
the radio are guaranteed within the specified operating tem-
perature 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 radio. The specifications may change
and then not comply with the requirements of a corresponded
regulation. The radio 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 radio surfaces.
BE฀CAREFUL!
The radio will become hot when operating
it continuously for long periods of time.
BE฀ CAREFUL!
The radio meets IP67 requirements for
dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once the radio
has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof protection can-
not be guaranteed because of possible damage to the radio’s
case or the waterproof seal.
Even when the radio power is OFF, a slight current still flows
in the circuits. Remove the battery pack from the radio when
not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the installed battery
pack will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged
or replaced.
MAKE SURE to turn the radio power OFF before con-
necting the supplied or optional equipment.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
The GPS receiver may not work if the transceiver transmits
near the 510 MHz. This is made in the internal circuit and
does not indicate a transceiver malfunction.
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