Icom IC-A220 Instruction Manual

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DO NOT operate or place the transceiver in directsunlight or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F)or above +55°C (+131°F).DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dustyenvironments.DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine oralcohol to clean the transceiver, as they will damage thetransceiver’s surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty ordirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot whenoperating it continuously for long periods of time.Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated(Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.iiPRECAUTIONSR WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver witha headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringingin your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce thevolume level or discontinue use.R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver toan AC outlet or to a power source of more than 28 V DC.Such a connection will damage the transceiver.CAUTION: NEVER connect the transceiver to apower source that is DC fused at more than 10 A. Accidentalreverse connection will be protected by this fuse, higher fusevalues will not give any protection against such accidentsand the transceiver will be damaged.DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electricblasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source usingreverse polarity. This connection will not only blow fuses butalso may damage the transceiver.DO NOT place unit in a non-secure place to avoidinadvertent use by children.DO NOT push the PTT when you do not actually intendto transmit.CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacingof this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used.Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage tothe Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of:• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires,earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other naturaldisasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactivecontamination.• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that isnot manufactured or approved by Icom.