Icom IC-V88 Instructions Manual

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R DANGER! NEVER use or leave the battery pack inareas with temperatures above +60°C. High temperaturebuildup in the battery pack, such as could occur near firesor stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight maycause the battery pack to rupture or catch fire. Excessivetemperatures may also degrade performance or shorten life.R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery pack to rain,snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or usea wet battery pack. If the battery pack gets wet, be sure towipe it dry before using.R DANGER! KEEP the battery pack away from fire. Fire orheat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of aused battery pack in accordance with local regulations.R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery pack terminals,or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heatgeneration, and the battery pack may burst, emit smoke orcatch fire.R DANGER! Use the battery pack only with the transceiverfor which it is specified. Never use a battery pack with anyother equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified inthis instruction manual.R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery pack gets inyour eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with cleanwater, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery packif it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored ordeformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact yourIcom dealer or distributor.R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, anypart of the body that comes into contact with fluid frominside the battery pack.R WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a microwaveoven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heatingcooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause thebattery pack to rupture.CAUTION: Always use the battery pack within the specifiedtemperature range, for the transceiver (–30°C to +60°C)and the battery pack itself (–20°C to +60°C). Using thebattery pack out of its specified temperature range willreduce the performance and the life. Please note that thespecified temperature range of the battery pack may exceedthat of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceivermay not work properly because it is out of its operatingtemperature range.CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the batterypack is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in anexcessive temperature environment (above +50°C) foran extended period of time. If the battery pack must beleft unused for a long time, it must be detached from thetransceiver after discharging. You may use the battery packuntil the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safelyin a cool and dry place at the following temperature range:–20°C to +50°C (within a month)–20°C to +40°C (within three months)–20°C to +20°C (within a year)BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new oneapproximately five years after manufacturing, even if it stillholds a charge. The inside battery material will becomeweak after a period of time, even with little use. Theestimated number of times you can charge the battery isbetween 300 and 500.Even when the battery appears to be fully charged, theoperating time of the transceiver may become short when:• Approximately five years have passed since the batterywas manufactured.• The battery has been repeatedly charged.• Charging cautionR DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas withextremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In suchenvironments, the safety/protection circuit in the batterypack will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during alightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause afire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the poweradapter before a storm.R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery pack inthe battery charger beyond the specified time for charging.If the battery pack is not completely charged by thespecified time, stop charging and remove the battery packfrom the battery charger. Continuing to charge the batterypack beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire,overheating, or the battery pack may rupture.R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (the batterypack attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wetor soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminalsor damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.NOTE: Charge the battery pack within the specifiedtemperature range of +10°C to +40°C. Otherwise, thecharging time will be longer, but the battery pack will notreach a full charge. While charging, at a point after thetemperature goes out of the specified range, the chargingwill automatically stop.Thank you for choosing the IC-V88 vhf transceiver orthe IC-U88 uhf transceiver .READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completelybefore using the transceiver.1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A-7140H-1EX-q Printed in Japan© 2014–2016 Icom Inc.R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom batterypacks with Icom transceivers or Icom chargers. Only Icombattery packs are tested and approved for use with Icomtransceivers or to be charged by Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may causesmoke, fire, or cause the battery packs to burst.R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver 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 10cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver isvertical.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 level or discontinue use.R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while drivinga vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anythingless may result in an accident.CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, battery packand jack cover are securely attached to the transceiver, andthat the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water willresult in serious damage to the transceiver.DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electricalblasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.DO NOT push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to transmit.DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol whencleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.INSTRUCTIONS qVHF TRANSCEIVERIç-U88UHF TRANSCEIVERIç-V88PRECAUTIONSWORD DEFINITIONRDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or anexplosion 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.PRECAUTIONS (Continued)ExPLICIT DEFINITIONS DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or inplaces with temperatures below –30°C or above +60°C. Thebasic operations of the transceiver are guaranteed withinthe specified operating temperature range. However, theLiquid Crystal Display may not operate correctly, or show anindication in the case of long hours of operation, or after beingplaced in extremely cold areas.DO NOT modify the transceiver. The specifications maychange and then not comply with the requirements of acorresponded regulation. The transceiver warranty does notcover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot whenoperating it continuously for long periods of time.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP67* requirementsfor dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once thetransceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproofprotection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damageto the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.* Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-168LWP isattached.Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight currentstill flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack from thetransceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, theinstalled battery pack will become exhausted, and will need tobe recharged or replaced.MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF beforeconnecting the supplied or optional equipment.• Battery cautionMisuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards:smoke, fire, or the battery pack may rupture. Misuse can alsocause damage to the battery pack or degradation of batteryperformance.R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or chargingterminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow intonearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be carefulwhen placing the battery packs (or the transceiver) inhandbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metalobjects such as a necklace, etc. may cause shorting.This may damage not only the battery pack, but also thetransceiver.R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact thebattery pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has beenseverely impacted or dropped, or if it has been subjectedto heavy pressure. The damage may not be visible on theoutside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery packdoes not show cracks or any other damage, the cells insidemay rupture or catch fire.RECOMMENDATIONCLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITHFRESH WATER in a bowl after exposure to saltwater, anddry it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys,switches and controllers may become unusable, due to saltcrystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the batterypack may rust.NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appearsdefective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water)cloth, then, dry it before operating.The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if thecase, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, orthe transceiver has been dropped.

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