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PRECAUTION
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is closer than 2.5 cm from exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The trans-
ceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away
from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-245. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C.
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
MAKE SURE 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.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M71 employs submersible con-
struction
(1.5 m depth for 30 min.). However, once the trans-
ceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be
guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be
cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
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