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FOREWORD
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F50
VHF
TRANSCEIVER
and IC-F60
UHF TRANSCEIVER
.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
OPERATING NOTES
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches)
away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters
(1 inch) from your head and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the
antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when
transmitting.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
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 (2 to 4 inches) 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.
CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the
BP-226 or BP-227. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
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.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver
performance and invalidate the warranty.
FCC caution:
Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved
by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver
under FCC regulations.
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