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PRECAUTION R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. in areas with temperatures below -10°C (+14°F) or above Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op- +60°C (+140°F). eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. power source of more than 11.5 V DC. Such a connection will Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still damage the transceiver. flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed dry cell batteries will become ex- DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will hausted. be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined. FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur- operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. only) rent may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, 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. iii

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PRECAUTION
R
WARNING! NEVER
hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
R
WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a
power source of more than 11.5 V DC. Such a connection will
damage the transceiver.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source that is
DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will
be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any
protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be
ruined.
NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-
rent may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,
etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near
metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.
DO NOT
allow children to play with any radio equipment
containing a transmitter.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair
transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from
the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise,
the battery pack or installed dry cell batteries will become ex-
hausted.
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.
FCC caution:
Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. only)