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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M323/
IC-M323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G
VHF
MARINE
TRANSCEIVER
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.
We appreciate you making the IC-M323, IC-M323G, IC-M324,
or IC-M324G your radio of choice, and hope you agree with
Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research
and development went into the de sign of your radio.
FEATURES
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Simple operation with large keys
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Easy to hear speaker
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Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement
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Rugged waterproof construction
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Easy to make an individual DSC calls using the
optional MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
— This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the transceiver.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
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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.
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR-
OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER
after exposure to water
including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become
inoperable due to salt crystallization.
