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PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume
levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high
volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
R CAUTION! NEVER change the internal set-
tings of the receiver. This may reduce receiver perfor-
mance and/or damage to the receiver.
The receiver warranty does not cover any problems
caused by unauthorized internal adjustment.
R CAUTION! The receiver weighs approx. 20 kg
(44 lb). Always have two people available to carry, lift
or turn over the receiver.
R CAUTION! The line-voltage receptacle must be
near the receiver and must be easily accessible. Avoid
extension cords.
R ACHTUNG! Die Steckdose muß nabe bei
diesem Gerät angebracht und zugänglich sein.
R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects protrude
into the receiver or into connectors on the rear panel.
This may result in an electric shock.
R NEVER block any cooling vents on the top, rear
or bottom of the receiver.
R NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any
liquids.
R NEVER install the receiver in a place without ad-
equate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be reduced,
and the receiver may be damaged.
R NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet
hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage
to the receiver.
DO NOT
use chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning the IC-R9500, as they can dam-
age the receiver’s surfaces.
AVOID using or storing the receiver in areas with tem-
peratures below ±0°C (+32°F) or above +50°C
(+122°F).
AVOID placing the receiver in excessively dusty envi-
ronments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID placing the receiver against walls or putting
anything on top of the receiver. This may overheat the
receiver.
Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that
appear as small dark or light spots. This is not a mal-
function or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD
displays.
During maritime mobile operation, keep the receiver as
far away as possible from the magnetic navigation
compass to prevent erroneous indications.
Turn [I/O] switch (on the rear panel) OFF and/or dis-
connect the AC power cable from the AC outlet when
you will not use the receiver for a long period of time.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your
authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25
This device made under license under one or more of
the following US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791,
#5,148,482, #5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229.
The IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in this
product is protected by intellectual property rights
including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding
Technology is licensed solely for use within this com-
munications equipment. The user of this technology is
explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile,
reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or
in any other way convert the object code into a
human-readable form. U.S. Pat. nos. #5,870,405,
#5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365,
#5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511,
#5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166.
P25 digital mode is available when the optional
UT-122
DIGITAL UNIT is installed.
