Kenwood TK-3230 Instruction Manual

vTurn the transceiver power off in the following locations:• In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.• Near explosives or blasting sites.• In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow theinstructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use ofradio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.• Near persons using pacemakers.• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment whilethe vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceivermay be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or ifany metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering.Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from thetransceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, removethe battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your Kenwooddealer.• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against trafficlaws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in yourarea.• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal objects,as they may short the battery terminals.• When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it iseasy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When usingan earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for thetransceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone andto your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphonein these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.