Hilberling PT-8000 Operating Manual page 4

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Important
Read and save this Operating Manual carefully before attempting to operate the HF/VHF PT-8000
transceiver. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the transceiver.
Precautions
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn of your skin.
NEVER
apply AC to the DC socket (13.8V and 100V for PT-8000 B) on the transceiver rear
panel. This will ruin the transceiver and may cause fire.
NEVER
allow any object touch any internal parts or connectors on the rear panel of the
transceiver. This could cause electrical shock and severe injury.
NEVER
expose the PT-8000 A/B to precipitation like rain or any liquid nor operate the
transceiver in excessively dusty or very humid environment.
NEVER
allow children or any unauthorized persons to operate the transceiver.
AVOID placing
and using the transceiver in areas with temperatures below -15°C or above +50°C.
AVOID placing the transceiver against a wall. This may inhibit proper air circulation and could cause
overheat.
USE CARE
when connecting the transceiver to a linear amplifier. Set the PT-8000 A/B RF-output level
to less than the linear amplifier's maximum input level to prevent amplifier damage.
USE
CARE when not operating the transceiver with Hilberling T-9 microphone. Others may have
different pin assignments and connecting to the transceiver may cause damage to the transceiver and
the microphone.
For U.S.A. only:
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to the PT-8000 A/B not expressively authorized by
Hilberling GmbH could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations
For Canada only:
This class digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numériqué de la classe
Copyright© 2007 by Hilberling GmbH
est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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