IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY
before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–
This
manual contains important safety and operating in-
structions for the IC-FR5000/IC-FR6000
vhf/uhf
fm
repeaters
.
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.
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WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
at-
tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or
burn.
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WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
in-
stall the antenna at any place that person touch the
antenna easily during transmission. This may result in
an electrical shock or burn.
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WARNING! NEVER
apply AC to the DC
power receptacle on the repeater rear panel. This
could cause a fire or damage the repeater.
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WARNING! NEVER
apply more than 16 V DC,
such as a 24 V battery, to the DC power receptacle
on the repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or
damage the repeater.
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CAUTION! NEVER
let metal, wire or other ob-
jects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear
panel of the repeater. This may result in an electric
shock.
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CAUTION! NEVER
expose the repeater to
rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOT
use or place the repeater in areas with
temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F). Be aware that temperatures can ex-
ceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage
to the repeater if left there for extended periods.
DO NOT
place the repeater in excessively dusty envi-
ronments or in direct sunlight.
DO NOT
put anything on top of the repeater. This will
obstruct heat dissipation.
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
BE CAREFUL!
The heatsink will become hot when
operating the repeater continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL!
If a linear amplifier is connected, set
the repeater’s RF output power to less than the linear
amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear
amplifier will be damaged.
Use Icom microphones only (optional). Other manu-
facturer’s microphones have different pin assign-
ments, and connection to the repeater may damage
the repeater.
Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal per-
formance when used with this repeater. We are not
responsible for the repeater being damaged or any
accident caused when using non-Icom optional equip-
ment.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this repeater,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your
authority to operate this repeater under FCC regula-
tions.
PRECAUTIONS
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other
countries.
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