Icom ic-U80 Instruction Manual

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iiRDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.RDANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom batterypacks with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packsare tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged withIcom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs orchargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.RWARNING 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).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 (2to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.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 level 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 operate or touch the transceiverwith wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or maydamage the transceiver.CAUTION: MAKE SURE the antenna and battery packare securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antennaand battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the in-side of the transceiver to water will result in serious damageto the transceiver.DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electricalblasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.DO NOT push [PTT] unless you actually intend to transmit.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot whencontinuously operating it for long periods of time.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight,or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4˚F) or above+60°C (+140˚F).Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use bychildren.PRECAUTIONS