iR DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the bat-tery pack.R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom batterypacks with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom batterypacks are tested and approved for use with Icom radios orcharged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeitbattery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or causethe battery to burst.R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so thatthe antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts ofthe body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Thetransceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cmaway from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver witha headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume oper-ation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce thevolume level or discontinue use.R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver whiledriving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may result in an accident.PRECAUTIONSREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-pletely before using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — Thisinstruction manual contains important oper ating instruc-tions for the IC-F34GT/IC-F34GS VHF TRANSCEIVER andIC-F44GT/IC-F44GS UHF TRANSCEIVER.IMPORTANTIcom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of IcomIncorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United states, the United Kingdom,Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.WORD DEFINITIONRDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explo-sion may occur.RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electricshock may occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No riskof personal injury, fire or electric shock.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS