Cautions; Operating Cautions; Introduction; Unpacking - Icom IC-725 Instruction Manual

CAUTIONS INTRODUCTION
(1)
Before using the IC-725, read
all
instructions carefully
and completely.
(2)
SAVE
THIS
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
-
This
instruc-
tion
manual
contains important safety
and
operating
instructions for the IC-725.
(3)
NEVER
connect
the
DC
power
cable to an
AC
outlet.
This
will
ruin the transceiver.
(4)
NEVER
apply
more
than 16
V DC
to the
DC
POWER
SOCKET
on
the transceiver
rear panel.
Check
the
power
source voltage before connecting the
power
cable.
Icom's
new
IC-725
HF
ALL BAND TRANSCEIVER
is
designed to
meet
the increasing
demand
of today's
amateur
radio users for transceivers
with fewer
controls
and
switches,
especially for hands-free
mobile operation.
The
IC-725 has the following
advanced
features:
•
DDS
(Direct
Digital
Synthesizer)
_«26
user-programmable
memory
channels
•3
scan types
•
Selectable
tuning
rate in 10,
20
or
50 Hz
steps
• Band
stacking
register
capability
•
10
dB
preamplifier
• 20
dB' attenuator
(5)
NEVER
allow
children to touch the
transceiver
during
operation.
(6)
NEVER
expose the
transceiver to
rain,
snow
or
any
liquid.
(7)
AVOID
using or storing the
transceiver
in
temperatures
below
-10°C
(+14°F) or over
+60°C
(+150°F).
To
thoroughly understand the capabilities
of
your
new
IC-725, please read
this
manual
carefully
before attempting
operation.
If
you
have any
questions regarding the opera-
tion of the IC-725,
feel
free to
contact
your
nearest
authorized
Icom
Dealer or Service Center.
OPERATING CAUTIONS
UNPACKING
(1)
In
any mobile
operation,
DO NOT
operate the
trans-
ceiver
without running the
vehicle's
engine.
The
vehicle's battery will
quickly run
out
if
the transceiver
power
is
ON
while
your
vehicle's engine
is
OFF.
(2)
In
maritime mobile
operation,
keep
interconnection
cables as far
away
as
possible
from
electronic
instru-
ments to prevent instrument malfunctions.
(3)
BE
CAREFUL!
If
the
transceiver
is
not
securely
mounted
with bolts
and
nuts, personal injury or
transceiver
damage
could occur
due
to braking,
wave
shock,
vibrations, etc.
(4)
AVOID
using
the
transceiver
in
excessively
dusty
environments.
(5)
AVOID
placing
the
transceiver
in
direct sunlight.
(6)
BE
CAREFUL!
The
heatsink
may become
hot
when
operating the
transceiver
continuously for long periods.
(7)
Transmitting
without an antenna
may
damage
the
transceiver.
Accessories included with the IC-725:
Qty.
©
DC
power
cable
(OPC-025A)
1
@
Hand microphone
(HM-1
2)
1
<D
Spare
fuse (20
A)
1
®
Spare fuse
(4
A)
1
(D
Screws B1
4
x 12
CR
(for optional
MB-23
installation)
....
2
©
Screws
CO
3 x 6
(for
optional
MB-23
installation)
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