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Important
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and
completely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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This instruction manual contains important
operating instructions for the IC-455.
This instruction manual includes some
functions that are usable only when they
are preset by your dealer. Ask your dealer
for details.
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Features
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Output power of 5 W (High) and
1 W (Low)
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A maximum of 256 channels
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A wide RX frequency range
(400.0000 ~ 520.0000 MHz)
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Scanning a maximum of 80 Tag
channels in approximately 1 second.
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The Noise Reduction and Equalizer
functions that can make the audio easy
to hear. (p. 29)
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The Auto Volume function that can
automatically adjust the volume level of
the received audio, depending on your
operating environment. (pp. 24, 29)
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The Scrambler function (pp. 24, 29)
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Selectable backlight colour of the
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A built-in DC to DC converter provides
12 V and 24 V automatic switching.
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The HM-244 supplied microphone with
2 W of loud audio
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Explicit definitions
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DEFINITION
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DANGER!
Personal death, serious
injury or an explosion may
occur.
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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.