R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits
Radio Frequency
(RF) energy. Extreme caution should be ob-
served when operating this device. If you have any questions re-
garding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the
Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and
Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guide-
lines for Human Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields
(OET
Bulletin 65).
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—any-
thing less may result in an accident.
R WARNING! NEVER transmit without an operational
antenna for 1.2 GHz operation. Transmission into a shorted or
non resonant antenna may damage the transceiver.
R WARNING for data mode operation! The
saved file(s) in the shared folder may be modified or deleted,
or unknown file(s) may be copied into the shared folder from
the connected station when the transmission inhibit is re-
leased.
Icom Inc. assume no responsibility whatsoever for any dam-
ages or lost profits resulting from opportunities for signal com-
munications being lost because of the failure, malfunction,
poor condition, damage, or data loss of this unit or because of
such external causes as power failure. Icom also dismisses
all responsibility for demands made by a third party.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the
transceiver may be damaged.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more
than 16 V DC. This will damage the transceiver.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using re-
verse polarity. This will damage the transceiver.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
The transceiver may be damaged.
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or damage to the transceiver.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the
vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on
the rear panel.
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