Antenna; Fuse Replacement; Cleaning; Optional Unit Installations - Icom IC-M59euro Instruction Manual

Antenna

A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
tem is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the
best places to mount them.

Fuse replacement

Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a
fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down
the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the dam-
aged fuse with a new, rated one.
Fuse rating: 10 A
10 A
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or al-
cohol, as they may damage transceiver surfaces.

Optional unit installations

In order to add the DSC or voice scrambler functions to the
IC-M59 , the following optional units must be installed.
EURO
UX-120: DSC functions and GPS connection
UT-79: Voice scrambler function
Turn the transceiver power OFF and disconnect the DC
power cable.
Unscrew 4 screws from the rear panel, then remove the
heatsink cover and transceiver cover. (fig. 1; next page)
Install the desired unit. (fig. 2 and 3; next page)
Replace the transceiver cover and tighten the screws.
• 4 to 6 kg of torque MUST be applied to ensure water resistance.
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