Important; Supplied Accessories; Explicit Definitions; Precautions - Icom IC-718 Basic Manual

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This
product was designed and built with Icom's state of
the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper
care, this product should provide you with years of
trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This
instruction manual contains basic operating
instructions for the IC-718.
The detailed manual (PDF type) can be downloaded
from the following internet address:
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

DC power cable
(3 m: 9.8 ft)
Spare fuse (FGB 125 V/4 A)
Internal fuse
L Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is
different, depending on the transceiver version.
About weld lines
This product's surfaces may have streaks called
"weld lines," that occur during the molding process,
and are not cracks or flaws.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage
to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom
equipment, if the malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires,
earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, or other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.
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Microphone
Spare fuses (ATQ 32 V/25 A)
for the DC power cable

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal death, serious injury or an
R DANGER!
explosion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
R WARNING!
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No
NOTE risk of personal injury, fire or electric
shock.

PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an
antenna or antenna connector while transmitting.
This could cause an electrical shock or burn.
R DANGER! NEVER operate the transceiver near
unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere. This could cause an explosion and
death.
R DANGER! NEVER place the transceiver where
air bag deployment may be obstructed during mobile
operations.
R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This transceiver
emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution
should be observed when operating this transceiver.
If you have any questions regarding RF exposure
and safety standards, please refer to the Federal
Communications Commission Office of Engineering
and Technology's report on Evaluating Compliance
with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with
earphones or other audio accessories at high volume
levels. The continuous high volume operation may
cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience ringing,
reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
R WARNING! NEVER apply AC power to the [DC
13.8 V] socket on the transceiver rear panel. This
could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to
the [DC 13.8 V] socket on the transceiver rear panel.
This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable
polarity. This could cause a fire or damage the
transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holder on the
DC power cable. Excessive current caused by a short
could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
DEFINITION