FOREWORD

 

CAUTION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the

before using the transceiver.

antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis in-

body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The

transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm

struction manual contains important operating instructions for

away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

the IC-A23/A5.

 

 

 

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-

 

 

 

 

eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the

The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.

volume level or discontinue use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORD

DEFINITION

 

NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a

 

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock

 

RWARNING

 

power source of more than 14 V DC. Such a connection will

may occur.

 

damage the transceiver.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

 

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is

NOTE

Inconvenience only. No risk of personal

 

injury, fire or electric shock.

 

DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will

 

 

 

 

 

 

be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be

 

 

 

 

ruined.

FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not

 

 

 

 

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

 

NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-

operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. only)

 

rent may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,

 

 

 

 

 

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