iOne or more of the following statements may be applicable:FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifi cations to thisequipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in theinstruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorizedchange or modification is made.INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.THANK YOUWe are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications.This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your mobile radio. Ask your dealer forinformation on any customized features they may have added to your radio.NOTICES TO THE USER◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories undergovernment control.◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fi ne and/or imprisonment.◆ Refer service to qualifi ed technicians only.SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazardscommon to the operation of any transceiver.◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Donot carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in thetrunk area.◆ INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONSDo not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching theantenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.◆ DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPSOperating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause themto explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting capsin your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do nottransmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.