Icom IC-M801E Instruction Manual

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iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M801E MF / HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed andbuilt with Icom’s superior technology and craftsman-ship. With proper care, this product should provide youwith years of trouble-free operation.We want to take a couple of moments of your time tothank you for making the IC-M801E your radio ofchoice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of“technology first.” Many hours of research and devel-opment went into the design of your IC-M801E.D FEATURES❍ Standard 4×8″ remote controller❍ Built-in DSC meets ITU Class E requirement❍ 12 and 24 V DC versions are available❍ PC connection capability for remote controlIMPORTANTREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALCAREFULLY before attempting to operate thetransceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Thismanual contains important safety and operating in-structions for the IC-M801E.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSR WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-tach an antenna or internal antenna connector duringtransmission. This may result in an electrical shock orburn.R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver toan AC outlet directly. This may pose a fire hazard orresult in an electric shock.R WARNING! NEVER mount the transceivermain unit overhead. The weight of the unit is approxi-mately 8.5 kg, but its apparent weight will increaseseveral fold due to wave shocks or vibration. The unitmust be mounted on a flat hard surface only.R NEVER connect a power source of more than15.6 V DC or 31.2 V DC (depending on the transceiverversion) . This connection could cause a fire or ruin thetransceiver.R NEVER place the transceiver where normal oper-ation of the ship or vehicle may be hindered or where itcould cause bodily injury.R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch anyinternal part or connectors on the rear panel of thetransceiver. This may result in an electric shock.DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or al-cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the trans-ceiver surface.During maritime mobile operation, KEEP the trans-ceiver and handset or microphone as far away as pos-sible (at least 1 m) from the magnetic navigation com-pass to prevent erroneous indications.Use Icom handset or microphones only (supplied or op-tional) . Other manufacturer’s handset or microphoneshave different pin assignments, and connection to theIC-M801E may damage the transceiver.AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas withtemperatures below –15°C or above +55°C.AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty en-vironments or in direct sunlight.AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or puttinganything on top of the transceiver. This will obstructheat dissipation.Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertentuse by children.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver main unit will becomehot when operating the transceiver continuously forlong periods.PRECAUTIONSWORD DEFINITIONRR WARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electricshock may occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTEIf disregarded, inconvenience only. Norisk or personal injury, fire or electricshock.Icom, Icom Inc. and the are registered trademarks ofIcom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the UnitedKingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or othercountries.IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Ma-chines.