Precautions - Icom IC-F61V Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

R WARNING! NEVER
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 WARNING! NEVER
other audio accessories at high volume levels.
CAUTION! NEVER
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-
226 or BP-227. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT
push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C; except for China. (Below
–30°C or above +60°C for China.)
DO NOT
modify the transceiver for any reason.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere. The IC-F51V/F61V series trans-
ceivers are not the explosion-proof construction.
MAKE SURE
tached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry
before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will re-
sult in serious damage to the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL!
proof construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the international standard
IEC 60529 (2001), 1 m depth for 30 minutes. However, once the transceiver
has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that
the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver per-
formance and invalidate the warranty.
Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when
used with this transceiver. We are not responsible for the transceiver
being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom optional
equipment.
hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very
operate the transceiver with a headset or
short the terminals of the battery pack.
the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely at-
The IC-F51V/F61V series transceivers employ water-
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