Battery Case (Optional For Some Versions); Power On; Setting A Frequency - Icom IC-V8 Instruction Manual

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BATTERY PACKS
' ' Battery case
When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver,
install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
D D CAUTIONS
• Use ALKALINE batteries only.
• Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca-
pacity.
• Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the
transceiver. If ignored.
• Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas
may cause them to rupture.
• Never expose a detached battery case to water.
If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
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(optional for some versions)
BASIC OPERATION

Power ON

Push [POWER] for 1sec. to turn
.
power ON

Setting a frequency

D Via the keypad
q Push [D. ] to select VFO mode, if necessary.
CLR
w Push 6 digit keys, starting from the 100 MHz digit, to enter
the desired frequency.
[#• ]
• When is pushed after three or more digits are entered,
ENT
also the frequency is set.
• When a digit is mistakenly input, push
• "2" and "7" are acceptable for the 1 kHz digit (depending on the 10
kHz digit).
Push
MR
4
Push for 1 sec.
[D. ]
to abort imputing.
CLR
or
MR
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