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PRECAUTION
R
WARNING! NEVER
connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
R
WARNING! NEVER
hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is closer than 2.5 cm from exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The trans-
ceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away
from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-224 or BP-234. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –20°C or above +55°C.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meters away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
MAKE SURE
the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and
battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside
of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the
transceiver.
BE CAREFUL!
The IC-GM1600E employs waterproof
construction, which corresponds to IMO A.809 (19) (1 m
depth for 5 min.). However, once the transceiver has been
dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact
that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal
damaged, etc.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the
logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
NOTE:
• According to IMO resolution MSC. 149 (77) (adopted on 3
June 2003), the following regulation has been executed.
• “The equipment should have provisions for its attachment
to the clothing of the user and also be provided with a wrist
or neckstrap. For safety reasons, the starp should include
a suitable weak link to prevent the bearer from being en-
snared.”
• Instead of the handstrap, a neckstrap is supplied with the
equipment on or after 1st July, 2005.
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