Icom iGM1600 Instruction Manual page 5

PRECAUTION
RWARNING! NEVER
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from 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 verti-
cal.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-224 or BP-234. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from
your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
connect the transceiver to an
hold the transceiver so that the
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.
BE CAREFUL!
The IC-GM1600 employs waterproof
construction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specifica-
tion, Grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). However, once the
transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guar-
anteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked,
or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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.
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