Icom IC-R8500 Connections, Mounting installation, D Location, D Receiver stand, Mounting bracket

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■Mounting installation

DLocation

Select a location for the receiver that allows adequate air circulation and access to the front and rear panels. Do not place in areas subject to extreme heat, cold, or vibrations, or near TV sets, radios and electromagnetic sources.

Be careful of the internal temperature of the receiver. Installation into a rack or other enclosed area may in- crease the internal temperature over the useable tem- perature range. Specifications are not guaranteed under such conditions.

DReceiver stand

The base of the IC-R8500 has an adjustable stand for desktop use. Set the stand to one of two angles de- pending on your operating conditions.

DOptional bracket and carrying handle

• Mounting bracket

An optional mounting bracket is available to install the radio under a table, on a wall, in a vehicle, etc.

Select an area to mount the receiver keeping in mind that the weight of the IC-R8500 is approx. 7 kg.

Flat washer

Spring washer

Allen bolt supplied with the IC-R8500.

• Carrying handle

An optional handle allows you to easily carry and transport the receiver.

Attach the MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE with the supplied rubber feet as shown.

CAUTION: The screws supplied with the MB-23 cannot be used with the IC-R8500. Use the screws supplied with the IC-R8500 when attaching the MB-23.

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