Introduction; Features Of This Repeater; About The Touch Panel; Safety Precautions (Make Sure To Read These) - Yaesu DR-1X FR Operating Manual

Introduction

Features of this repeater

Congratulations on your purchase of the DR-1X Yaesu 144/430MHz Dual Band Dual Receive C4FM/FM Digital
Repeater.
The YAESU DR-1X is a C4FM digital / analog FM dual mode repeater that covers the VHF and UHF amateur
radio bands. DR-1X incorporates the use of Analog FM communication integrated with the C4FM digital
communication through its unique AMS capability.
r The Dual-band repeater is equipped with the VHF and the UHF Amateur radio bands.
r The AMS feature is able to relay both the C4FM and the Analog FM signals.
r The C4FM digital modes may be transferred the GPS information.
r Within the DG-ID feature, only the group members may communicate via the repeater.
r Within the Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature, the system manager may control some repeater settings
remotely.

About the touch panel

Precautions in using the touch panel
The touch panel of the controller is designed to work with the slightest touch of a finger.
 The touch panel may not work when a protective film or sheet is affixed to the LCD.
 Use of a pointed fingernail or pen to operate the touch panel, or pressing too hard may damage or scratch
the screen.
 Smart phone operations such as flicking, pinch in and pinch out are not supported.

Safety Precautions (make sure to read these)

Make sure to read this manual in order to use this radio safely and correctly.
Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and
faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under the law.
Type and meaning of the marks
DANGER
This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or only
property damage.
Type and meaning of symbols
Prohibited actions that must not be carried out in order to use this radio safely.
For example, signifies that disassembly is prohibited.
Precautions that must be adhered to in order to use this radio safely. For example,
Do not use the device in "locations or aircraft and vehicles where
its use is prohibited" such as in hospitals and airplanes.
This may exert an impact on electronic and medical devices.
Never touch the antenna during transmission.
This may result in injury, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not transmit in crowded places in consideration of people
who are fitted with medical devices such as heart pacemakers.
Electromagnetic waves from the device may affect the medical device,
resulting in accidents caused by malfunctions.
Do not operate the device when flammable gas is generated.
Doing so may result in fire and explosion.
signifies that the power supply is to be disconnected.
DANGER
Use good engineering, proper grounding and protective devices to
protect the repeater from power surges, lightening and electrical
damage via the power and external antenna connections.
Otherwise when it thunders, immediately disconnect the external
antenna from the repeater and shut OFF the power supply.
If not, fire, electric shock and equipment failure this may result.
Do not touch any liquid leaking from the liquid display with your
bare hands.
There is a risk of chemical burns occurring when the liquid comes into
contact with the skin or gets into the eyes. In this case, seek medical
treatment immediately.
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