User manual ICOM IC-H16

[. . . ] This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only". In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: · FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. · American National Standards Institute (C95. 1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. · American National Standards Institute (C95. 3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields­ RF and Microwave. [. . . ] 9) · "WX" appears when the weather channel group is selected. · "ALT" appears while the weather alert function is activated; blinks when the alert tone is received. !8 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 11) · "LOW" appears when low power is selected. · "LOW" blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage. 3 7 4 BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. D Channel 9 (Call channel) Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be re-programmed (p. 12) and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall. to select the call channel in the selected channel group. · "CALL" and the call channel number appear. · Each channel group may have its own call channel after programming a call channel. Blinks during volume level adjustment. Indicates the squelch level. w Push [SQL·MONI] again to return to normal condition. CONVENIENT!The squelch level adjustment key can be selected from [Y]/[Z] and [+]/[­] with following operation. · While pushing both [SQL·MONI] and [Y], turn the power ON to set [Y]/[Z] to the squelch level adjustment key. · While pushing both [SQL·MONI] and [+], turn the power ON to set [+]/[­] to the squelch level adjustment key. 10 BASIC OPERATION 4 I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Push and hold [PWR] to turn power ON. Push [SQL·MONI], and push [­] to open the squelch. Push [SQL·MONI] to stop "SQL" indicator blinking, then push [+]/[­] to set the volume level. Push [SQL·MONI], and push [+]/[­] to set the squelch level. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. - When receiving a signal, " " appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. - Further adjustment of the volume may be necessary at this point. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. [. . . ] · Push [H/L·LOCK] to select high power. · The output power is set to low. The displayed channel · Lock function is activated. (Water intrusion) · "TAG" channels are not programmed. [. . . ]