Explicit Definitions; Precautions - Icom IC-78 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY
before attempting to operate the
transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
manual contains important safety and operating in-
structions for the IC-78.

PRECAUTIONS

R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electric shock or
burn.
R NEVER
apply AC to the [DC13.8V] jack on the
transceiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or ruin
the transceiver.
R NEVER
apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V
battery, to the [DC13.8V] jack on the transceiver rear
panel. This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver.
R NEVER
let metal, wire or other objects touch any
internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the
transceiver. This may result in an electric shock.
NEVER
expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any
liquids.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with
temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle's
dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in per-
manent damage to the transceiver if left there for ex-
tended periods.
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty en-
vironments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting
anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct
heat dissipation.
During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the trans-
ceiver without running the vehicle's engine. When the
transceiver power is ON and your vehicle's engine is
OFF, the vehicle's battery will soon become ex-
hausted.
Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before start-
ing the vehicle. This will avoid possible damage to the
transceiver by ignition voltage spikes.
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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
R WARNING
CAUTION
This
NOTE
During maritime mobile operation, keep the transceiver
at-
and microphone as far away as possible from the mag-
netic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indica-
tions.
BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when op-
erating the transceiver continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set
the transceiver's RF output power to less than the lin-
ear amplifier's maximum input level, otherwise, the lin-
ear amplifier will be damaged.
Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional).
Other manufacturer's microphones have different pin
assignments, and connection to the IC-78 may dam-
age the transceiver.
DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
Inconvenience only. No risk of per of
personal injury, fire or electric shock.