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DANGER! NEVER
short the terminals of the bat-
tery 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 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.
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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 oper-
ation. 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.
PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —
This
instruction manual contains important oper ating instruc-
tions for the
IC-F34GT/IC-F34GS VHF TRANSCEIVER and
IC-F44GT/IC-F44GS UHF TRANSCEIVER.
IMPORTANT
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United states, the United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
WORD
DEFINITION
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DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an explo-
sion 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.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS