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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The IC-U80/
IC-U80E
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transceiver
is designed and built with Icom’s
superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care,
this product should provide you with years of trouble-free op-
eration.
We appreciate you making the IC-U80/IC-U80E your radio of
choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “tech-
nology first.” Many hours of research and development went
into the design of your IC-U80/IC-U80E.
FEATURES
❍
Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construc-
tion (IP54*)
* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack cover are
attached.
❍
Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX op-
eration* (voice operated transmission)
* To use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug
adapter cable are required.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
R
DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an ex-
plosion may occur.
R
WARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
Recommended for optimum use. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-U80/IC-U80E.
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Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-
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