Icom IC-FR9010, Instruction Manual

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WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
attach
an antenna or internal antenna connector during trans-
mission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
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WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
install
the antenna at any place that person touch the an-
tenna easily during transmission. This may result in an
electrical shock or burn.
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WARNING! NEVER
apply AC to the DC power
receptacle on the repeater rear panel. This could cause
a fire or damage the repeater.
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WARNING! NEVER
apply more than 16 V DC,
such as a 24 V battery, to the DC power receptacle on
the repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or dam-
age the repeater.
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WARNING! NEVER
let metal, wire or other ob-
jects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear
panel of the repeater. This may result in an electric
shock.
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WARNING!
The antenna (s) used for this trans-
mitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent
structures with a separation distance of at least 6 me-
ters from all persons during normal operation. The
peak conducted output power at each antenna terminal
must not exceed 250 Watts and the peak radiated out-
put power must not exceed 1000 Watts EIPR. Users
and installers must ensure that FCC requirements for
satisfying RF exposure compliance are met. (See FCC
Rules Part 1, Sections 1307 and 1310)
CAUTION: NEVER
expose the repeater to rain,
snow or any liquids.
DO NOT
use or place the repeater in areas with
temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F). Be aware that temperatures can exceed
70°C (+158°F), resulting in permanent damage to the
repeater if left there for extended periods.
DO NOT
place the repeater in excessively dusty envi-
ronments or in direct sunlight.
DO NOT
put anything on top of the repeater. This will
obstruct heat dissipation. Place the repeater in a se-
cure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
BE CAREFUL!
The heatsink will become hot when
operating the repeater continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL!
If a linear amplifier is connected, set
the repeater’s RF output power to less than the linear
amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear
amplifier will be damaged.
Use Icom microphones only. Other manufacturer’s
microphones have different pin assignments, and con-
nection to the repeater may damage the repeater.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for opti-
mal performance when used with an Icom repeater.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage
to an Icom repeater in the event the Icom repeater is
used with equipment that is not manufactured or ap-
proved by Icom.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this
repeater, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could
void your authority to operate this repeater under
FCC regulations.
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IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
carefully
and completely before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This in-
struction manual contains important safety and operat-
ing instructions for the IC-FR9010/FR9020 VHF/UHF
repeaters.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R 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.
FORWARD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom repeater. The IC-FR9010/
FR9020
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repeaters
are designed and built with
Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With
proper care, this product should provide you with years of
trouble-free operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making the The IC-FR9010/FR9020 your repeater
of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of
“technology first.” Many hours of research and develop-
ment went into the design of your IC-FR9010/FR9020
.
This manual covers up to firmware version 71MDV024 and
DSPV326.
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