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FOREWORDREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F14/
F14S
VHFTRANSCEIVER
and IC-F24/F24S
UHFTRANSCEIVER
.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSOPERATING 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.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
RWARNING! NEVERhold the transceiver so that the antenna
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
lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVERoperate the transceiver with a headset
or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
CAUTION! NEVERshort the terminals of the battery pack.
NEVERconnect the transceiver to a power source other than the
BP-230, BP-231 or BP-232. Such a connection will ruin the trans-
ceiver.
DO NOTpush the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
AVOIDusing or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F
(+60°C).
DO NOTmodify the transceiver for any reason.
MAKE SUREthe 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.
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
FCCregulations.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo-
rated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,
Russia and/or other countries.
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