IMPORTANT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the re-

peater.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-FR6100 uhf fm repeater.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD

DEFINITION

RWARNING

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

 

shock may occur.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

 

 

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only.

No risk of personal injury, fire or

 

electric shock.

 

 

PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-

tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.

RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER in-

stall the antenna at any place that person touch the antenna easily during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.

R WARNING! NEVER apply AC to the DC power receptacle on the repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or damage the repeater.

R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V battery, to the DC power receptacle on the repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or damage the repeater.

RCAUTION! NEVER let metal, wire or other ob- jects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the repeater. This may result in an electric shock.

R CAUTION! NEVER expose the repeater to rain, snow or any liquids.

DO NOT use or place the repeater in areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C. Be aware that temperatures can exceed +80°C, resulting in permanent damage to the repeater if left there for extended periods.

DO NOT place the repeater in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight.

DO NOT put anything on top of the repeater. This will obstruct heat dissipation.

Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.

BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when operating the repeater continuously for long periods.

BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set the repeater’s RF output power to less than the linear amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear amplifier will be damaged.

Use Icom microphones only (optional). Other manu- facturer’s microphones have different pin assign- ments, and connection to the repeater may damage the repeater.

Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this repeater. We are not responsible for the repeater being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom optional equip- ment.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

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