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WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE
the flexible antenna, bat-
tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans-
ceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before
attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or
water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as Ben-
zine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the trans-
ceiver surfaces.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
DO NOT
operate or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C.
DO NOT
modify the transceiver.
The specifications may
change and then not comply with the requirements of a corre-
sponded regulation. The transceiver warranty does not cover
any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
BE CAREFUL!
The transceiver will become hot when
operating it continuously for long periods of time.
PRECAUTIONS
(Continued)
BE CAREFUL!
The transceiver meets IP67* require-
ments for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However,
once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and water-
proof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible
damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-168LWP is
attached.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries
from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Other-
wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex-
hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.
MAKE SURE
to turn OFF the
transceiver
before connect-
ing
or disconnecting
the supplied
or
optional
accessory
.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to
the Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earth-
quakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters,
disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.
