Icom IC-V85 Instruction Manual

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iiRWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emitsRadio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be ob-served when operating this device. If you have any questionsregarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer tothe Federal Communications Commission Office of Engi-neering and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliancewith FCC Guidelines for Human Radio frequency Electro-magnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65)RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that theantenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of thebody, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Thetransceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-cal.RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with aheadset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce thevolume or discontinue use.RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver whiledriving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may result in an accident.RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an ACoutlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.NEVER connect a power supply of more than 16 V DCthrough the optional CP-19R CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE to the[DC 11V] jack to prevent damaging the transceiver.NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source usingreverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug andfuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,the transceiver may be damaged.NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.The transceiver may be damaged.NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands.This may result in an electric shock or ruin the transceiver.NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Beaware that external DC power connections will charge batter-ies inside the battery case. This will damage not only the bat-tery case but also the transceiver.DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-mit.PRECAUTIONS