19Your OCEANUS is a precision piece of electronic equipment and youshould treat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very littlemaintenance is required. However, a few precautions should beobserved:• If your radio has been accidentally subjected to spray or splash,you should immediately wipe it down with a soft cloth dampenedwith fresh water.• If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmitexcept in the case of an emergency. A defective antenna maycause damage to your radio.• You are responsible for the continued FCC technical complianceof your radio.• You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks withyour Uniden Marine Dealer.Care and Maintenance