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Introduction
Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to learn all the functions the product
offers. It is important to note that some of the operations may be explained in relation to information in
other chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may risk not understanding the complete
explanation of the function.
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Safety
It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
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Lightening
Any person is not safe outdoor during thunderstorm and lightning. This condition is getting worse if
somebody keeps a handheld radio; chances of being hit by lightning are doubled since lightning may hit
a radio antenna as well. At this time, there is no hand-held radio having any kind of protection against
lightning current (which is higher than10 kA.). Note also that no car provides adequate protection of its
passengers or drivers against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will not take responsibility for any
danger associated with using its handheld radios outdoor or inside the car during lightning.
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Advanced Setting
Channels and basic functions have been preprogrammed before shipping. Advanced setting requires
dealer's programming software. Please contact your local dealer for details.
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Covering ranges
You may expect a range of approx. 1.5km/1 miles when located on a flat, noise-free place like on a
beach. However, it may vary drastically depending on how to wear and carry the radios, surrounding
locations/conditions and static noise levels (below or near power transmission lines), etc. In urban areas
with many buildings or inside a building, such covering range may become drastically short even to
several tens of meters.
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Enclosure protection
This transceiver is NOT water and dust protected of any degrees. Avoid contacts with water and dust,
and if wet or dirty, immediately wipe them out with clean dry cloth. Please also note that the body is
small and thin: DO NOT carry it in your pocket to avoid cracking. This product is NOT anti-explosive.
Never use in close vicinity to explosive gas, combustible dust,on an oil rig or in an open mine.
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Important Notice
The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. Programming cable is optional.
The manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for
details.
This product may be delivered to the consumer after being preprogrammed with the operating
parameters, then certain operation may be disabled for user-accesses. The manufacturer and
distributers are not aware of details of such dealer-programming. Therefore, please contact to your
dealer in case any technical assistance may be necessary.
