Precautions - Icom IC-F4162DS Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

R CAUTION! NEVER
the antenna is very close to, or touching 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
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
R CAUTION! NEVER
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
R CAUTION! NEVER
tery pack.
R CAUTION! NEVER
chargers to prevent the loss of the transceiver's good per-
formance and warranty.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C.
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the
transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating
temperature range. However, the LCD display may not oper-
ate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours
of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.
hold the transceiver so that
operate the transceiver with a
short the terminals of the bat-
use non-Icom battery packs/
DO NOT
modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty
does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modi-
fication.
KEEP
the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and
Never immerse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP55*
requirements for dust-protection and water jet resistance.
However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-
protection and water jet resistance cannot be guaranteed
due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the
waterproof seal damaged, etc.
* Only when the supplied battery pack, flexible antenna and
connector cover are attached.
Icom optional equipment are designed for optimal perform-
ance when used with this transceiver. We are not respon-
sible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident
caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.
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