iiKEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never im-merse it in the water. The transceiver construction is waterresistant, not waterproof.The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans-ceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating tempera-ture range. However, the LCD display may not be operatecorrectly, or show an indication in the case of long hours ofoperation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimalperformance when used with an Icom transceiver.Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to anIcom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used withequipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.For U.S.A. onlyCAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, notexpressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority tooperate this transceiver under FCC regulations.FCC INFORMATION• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential instal-lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-ference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and re-ceiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor help.