Icom IC-M73 Plus - Manual (Page 3)

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short the terminals of the battery pack.
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Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are
tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with
Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs
or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to
burst.
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connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a
fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
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hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2.5
cm (1 inch) from exposed parts of the body, especially the face
or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if
the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips
and the transceiver is vertical.
connect the transceiver to a power source other than the prod-
ucts specified by Icom. Such a connection will ruin the trans-
ceiver.
the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to
the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry
before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to
water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
The transceiver meets IPX8 requirements for waterproof pro-
tection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, wa-
terproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible
damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal.
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) for
the EXP/USA versions, below –15°C (+5°F) or above +55°C
(+131°F) for the CHN/EUR/FRG/HOL/UK versions, and below
–10°C (+14°F) or above +55°C (+131°F) for the AUS versions.
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning,
as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not
cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere.the transceiver out of the
reach of children.
the transceiver at least 0.9 meter (3.0 feet) away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
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