WHEN INSTALLING THE DSC UNIT
NEVER
transmit a distress call when your vessel does not
need immediate help. Distress calls can be used only in times
of emergency.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
DO NOT
operate the transceiver without running the ves-
sel’s engine. When your vessel’s engine is OFF and the
transceiver is transmitting, the vessel’s battery will soon be-
come exhausted.
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP
the antenna cable and DC power cable as far away
as possible from electrical pumps, generators and other elec-
tronic instruments to prevent instrument malfunctions.
KEEP
the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M59.
YOU MUST HAVE
a DSC vessel ID in order to oper-
ate the optional DSC functions of the transceiver. See your
Dealer for details.
CAUTIONS
R
WARNING NEVER
connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
R
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
touch
the antenna or an internal antenna connector during trans-
mission. This may result in an electric shock or a burn.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source of more
than 16 V DC. This connection will ruin the transceiver.
