Icom IC-GM1600 [4/32] Precaution

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PRECAUTION

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an

AC outlet. This may pose a ﬁre hazard or result in an electric

shock.

RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the

antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from 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 lips and the transceiver is verti-

cal.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other

than the BP-224 or BP-234. Such a connection will ruin the

transceiver.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above

+60°C (+140°F) for U.S.A. version;.–20°C (–4°F) or above

+55°C (+131°F) for General version

KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.

KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from

your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

MAKE SURE the ﬂexible antenna and battery pack are

securely 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.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this device, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to

operate this device under FCC regulations.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-

porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,

Spain, Russia and/or other countries.