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FOREWORD
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F14/
IC-F14S
vhf
transceivers
and IC-F24/IC-F24S/IC-F26-L
uhf
transceivers
.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
R
DANGER
Personal death, serious injury or an explo-
sion 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.
OPERATING NOTES
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a
vertical position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4
inches) away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5
centimeters (1 inch) from your head and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that
the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body
when transmitting.