Icom IC-F8100 Instruction Manual

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iiPRECAUTIONSR DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER attachan antenna or internal antenna connector during trans-mission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with aheadset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.Hearing experts advise against continuous high volumeoperation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reducethe volume or discontinue use.R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the trans-ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electricshock or damage to the transceiver.R WARNING! NEVER apply AC power to the[DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel. Thiscould cause a fire or damage the transceiver.R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to the[DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel, or use reversepolarity. This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objectsprotrude into the transceiver or into connectors on therear panel. This may result in an electric shock.R WARNING! ALWAYS use the supplied Black andred cables with fuse holders. After connecting the fuseholders, NEVER cut the DC power cable between theDC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection ismade after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged.R WARNING! Immediately turn OFF the transceiverpower and remove the power cable if it emits an abnor-mal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer ordistributor for advice.CAUTION: NEVER change the internal settings of thetransceiver. This may reduce transceiver performanceand/or damage to the transceiver.In particular, incorrect settings for transmitter circuits,such as output power, idling current, etc., might damagethe expensive final devices.The transceiver warranty does not cover any problemscaused by unauthorized internal adjustment.CAUTION: NEVER install the transceiver in a placewithout adequate ventilation. Heat dissipation may bereduced, and the transceiver may be damaged.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlightor in areas with temperatures below –30°C (+32°F) orabove +60°C (+122°F).The basic operations, transmission and reception of thetransceiver are guaranteed within the specified operat-ing temperature range. However, the LCD display maynot be operate correctly, or show an indication in thecase of long hours of operation, or after being placed inextremely cold areas.DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco-hol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiversurfaces.DO NOT push the PTT switch when you don’t actuallydesire to transmit.DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or puttinganything on top of the transceiver. This may overheatthe transceiver.Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertentuse by children.BE CAREFUL! If you use a linear amplifier, set thetransceiver’s RF output power to less than the linearamplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linearamplifier will be damaged.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot whenoperating the transceiver continuously for long periodsof time.USE only the specified microphone. Other manufactur-ers’ microphones have different pin assignments, andconnection to the IC-F8100 may damage the transceiveror microphone.During mobile operation, NEVER place the transceiverwhere air bag deployment may be obstructed.During mobile operation, DO NOT place the transceiverwhere hot or cold air blows directly onto it.During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the trans-ceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. When thetransceiver’s power is ON and your vehicle’s engine isOFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become exhausted.Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before startingthe vehicle engine. This will avoid possible damage to thetransceiver by ignition voltage spikes.During maritime mobile operation, keep the trans-ceiver and microphone as far away as possible from themagnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indi-cations.Turn OFF the transceiver’s power and/or disconnect theDC power cable when you will not use the transceiverfor long period of time.KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain, andNever immerse it in the water. The transceiver meetsIP54* requirements for dust-protection and splash resis-tance.However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteeddue to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, orthe waterproof seal damaged, etc.* Only when the supplied microphone is attached.