Foreword; Explicit Definitions; Operating Notes; Precaution - Icom IC-450 Instruction Manual

FOREWORD

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F50
and IC-F60
TRANSCEIVER

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
RWARNING
may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

OPERATING NOTES

• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches)
away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters
(1 inch) from your head and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the
antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when
transmitting.
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carefully and completely before
This instruction
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UHF TRANSCEIVER
DEFINITION

PRECAUTION

R WARNING! NEVER
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 inches) away from the
VHF lips and the transceiver is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER
or 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 –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).
DO NOT
modify the transceiver for any reason.
MAKE SURE
attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack
are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver
to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver
performance and invalidate the warranty.
FCC caution:
Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved
by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver
under FCC regulations.
hold the transceiver so that the antenna
operate the transceiver with a headset
short the terminals of the battery pack.
the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely
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