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AVOIDoperating the transceiver without running the vehi-
cle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if the
transceiver transmits while the vehicle’s engine OFF.
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi-
ronments.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls.Otherwise
heat dissipation will be obstructed.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or
alcohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver sur-
faces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating continuously for long periods.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate
this transceiver under FCC regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT .................................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. i
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. ii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................1–7
■Front panel ............................................................................... 1
■Function display ....................................................................... 2
■Programmable function keys ................................................... 3
2 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................. 8–14
■Turning power ON .................................................................... 8
■Channel selection .................................................................... 8
■Call procedure .......................................................................... 9
■Receiving and transmitting ....................................................... 9
DTransmitting notes............................................................... 10
DTX code channel selection .................................................. 10
DTX code number edit............................................................ 11
DTalkgroup ID code selection................................................ 12
DTX Status message selection.............................................. 12
DDTMF transmission ............................................................. 13
■Scrambler function ................................................................. 13
■User set mode ........................................................................ 14
3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ................................ 15–17
■Rear panel connection ........................................................... 15
■Supplied Accessories ............................................................. 16
■Mounting the transceiver......................................................... 16
■Antenna................................................................................... 17
■Fuse replacement .................................................................. 17
■Cleaning ................................................................................. 17
■Options ................................................................................... 17
4 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ........................................ 18
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