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Maintenance
The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide
many years of continuous use.
In the unlikely event of problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility.
In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact
your Dealer. An "RA" (Return Authorization) number is not necessary to send a product
in for service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return
address, phone number, and proof of purchase.
Storage of packing Materials and transportation
Store all packing materials for the transceiver for future use, such as when transporting
the transceiver when moving or requesting after service.
This transceiver is precise and sensitive. To prevent it from being damaged during
transportation, the transceiver must be packed with its original packing materials.
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