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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and
completely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —
This
instruction manual contains important oper ating instructions
for the
IC-M200.
WORD
DEFINITION
R
DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an
explosion may occur.
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.
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
This product is 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.
IMPORTANT
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH
FRESH WATER
after exposure to saltwater, and dry
it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys,
switches and controllers may become unusable, due to salt
crystallization.
NOTE:
If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears
defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water)
cloth, then, dry it before operating.
The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the
case or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the
transceiver has been dropped.
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
3. State Your call sign or other description of the vessel
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance
required.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the
rescue.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY