Icom ID-51A Basic Instructions

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New20011212345678910111213141516171819R 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 RF EXPOSURE! This device emitsRadio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observedwhen operating this device. If you have any questions regard-ing RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to theFederal Communications Commission Office of Engineeringand Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCCGuidelines for Human Radio Frequency ElectromagneticFields (OET Bulletin 65).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 cm(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-cal.R WARNING! NEvER operate or touch the trans-ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock ormay damage the transceiver.R WARNING! NEvER operate the transceiver withan earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at highvolume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuoushigh volume operation. If you experience a ringing in yourears, reduce the volume 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.R WARNING! NEvER connect the transceiver to apower source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity.This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna andbattery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, andthat the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result inserious damage to the transceiver.After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughlywith fresh water and dry them completely to remove any wa-ter or salt residue.PRECAUTIONS