Important; Cautions - Icom IC-446S Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–
This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the
IC-446S PMR FM transceiver.

CAUTIONS

R WARNING! NEVER
hold the transceiver so that the an-
tenna 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 (2 to 4 in.)
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
DO NOT
push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT
modify the transceiver for any reason.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +55°C
(+131°F). In an extreme low temperature environment (around
–20°C), the capacity of Alkaline or dry cell batteries may ex-
haust quickly. In such case, we recommend to replace the bat-
teries, when the "Low Battery Indicator" appears during
transmission.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair trans-
ceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
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