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PRECAUTIONS
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.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-
226 or BP-227. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOTpush the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
AVOIDusing or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).
DO NOTmodify the transceiver for any reason.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere. The IC-F50V/F60V series trans-
ceivers are not the explosion-proof construction.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely at-
tached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry
before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will re-
sult in serious damage to the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-F50V/F60V series transceivers employ water-
proof construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the international standard
IEC 60529 (2001), 1 m depth for 30 minutes. However, once the transceiver
has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that
the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver per-
formance 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.
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