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FOREWORD
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F15/
F15S vhf transceiver and IC-F25/F25S uhf transceiver.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER
Personal death, serious injury or an explo
-
sion may occur.
RWARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
OPERATING NOTES
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a verti-
cal position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from
your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your
head and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that
the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters from your body when
transmitting.