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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-
tion. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and control-
lers may become unusable due to salt crystallization.
❍ USING CHANNEL 16
NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE reason to suspect the waterproof protection may not be ef-
fective. For example, in cases where the battery pack rubber
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or
broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is
2. “THIS IS … ……………… ” (name of vessel) detached from the transceiver.
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FOREWORD FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M36 vhf ☞ Floating on water
marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom’s state of The transceiver floats on fresh or salt
the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this water even when the supplied acces-
radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. sories are attached.
• W hen a third-party battery pack, strap,
IMPORTANT
antenna, etc. is used, it may sink.
• T he battery contacts may be prone to
rust if the transceiver is kept floating on
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- the water.
pletely before using the transceiver.
☞ Clear voice boost
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This The transceiver has the noise detection function which
instruction manual contains important operating instructions enables automatic volume adjustment and the volume
for the IC-M36. loud function that enables you to maximize the volume
level instantly to provide clear communication in the
noisy marine environments.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
☞ Noise cancelling microphone
WORD DEFINITION The sub-microphone on the rear panel inverts the phase
and cancels out the ambient noise from the main micro-
Personal death, serious injury or an
RDANGER phone. As a result, the transceiver can reduce the influ-
explosion may occur.
ence of the background noise (particularly treble noise)
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric on the transmitted signal.
RWARNING
shock may occur. • The noise cancellation can produce no effect according to con-
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. ditions such as loudness and type of noise, or the position and
distance between the noise source and the microphone, etc.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE • The noise cancellation does not work when an optional exter-
of personal injury, fire or electric shock. nal speaker-microphone is connected.
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* require-
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric ments for waterproof protection. However, once the trans-
shock. ceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that
case or the waterproof seal.
the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from exposed
* Only when the BP-251 (option) or BP-252, flexible antenna, [SP
parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmit- MIC] cap is attached.
ting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is
5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the trans- MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
ceiver is vertical. securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna
and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious dam-
than the BP-251 (option) or BP-252. Such a connection will age to the transceiver.
ruin the transceiver. After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thor-
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight oughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove
or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above any water or salt residue.
+60°C (+140°F).
For U.S.A. only
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. operate this device under FCC regulations.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will
become hot when operating continuously for long periods.
Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated
(Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION.................................................. i 5 SCAN OPERATION.............................................................14–15
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.............................................................. ii ■ Scan types..............................................................................14
RECOMMENDATION........................................................................ ii ■ Setting TAG channels.............................................................15
FOREWORD.................................................................................... iii ■ Starting a scan........................................................................15
IMPORTANT..................................................................................... iii 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH........................................................16
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS.................................................................. iii ■ Description..............................................................................16
FEATURES....................................................................................... iii ■ Operation................................................................................16
PRECAUTIONS................................................................................ iv 7 SET MODE...........................................................................17–20
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................... v ■ Set mode programming..........................................................17
1 OPERATING RULES...................................................................1 ■ Set mode items.......................................................................18
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS................2–3 8 BATTERY CHARGING........................................................21–24
■ Supplied accessories................................................................2 ■ Battery caution........................................................................21
■ Attachments..............................................................................2 ■ Supplied battery charger........................................................23
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION............................................................4–7 ■ Optional battery case..............................................................23
■ Front, top, side and rear panels................................................4 ■ Optional battery charger.........................................................24
■ Function display........................................................................6 9 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE.....................................25
4 BASIC OPERATION..............................................................8–13 ■ HM-165 descriptions...............................................................25
■ Channel selection.....................................................................8 ■ Attachment.............................................................................25
■ Receiving and transmitting.....................................................10 10 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................26
■ Call channel programming......................................................11 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST..................................................27
■ Adjusting the volume level......................................................11 12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS............................................28
■ Volume loud function...............................................................12 n Specifications.........................................................................28
■ Volume mute function.............................................................12 n Options...................................................................................28
■ Adjusting the squelch level.....................................................12 13 FCC INFORMATION..................................................................29
■ Lock function...........................................................................13
■ Monitor function......................................................................13
■ Automatic backlighting............................................................13
■ AquaQuake water draining function........................................13
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OPERATING RULES 1
D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE 1
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio 2
is not required for safety purposes.
take priority over all others. 3
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be 4
on another channel. posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio op-
erator may operate a transceiver. 5
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law. 6
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a trans-
ceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call 7
D Privacy and makes the necessary log entries.
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law- 8
fully be used in any way. A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu- 9
lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited. radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not 10
required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be
thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regula-
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D Radio licenses
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
tions. 12
You must have a current radio station license before using 13
the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which
is not licensed. NOTE: Even though the IC-M36 is capable of operation 14
on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 15
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government 83, according to FCC regulations these simplex chan-
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This 16
nels cannot be lawfully used by the general population in
government-issued license states the call sign which is your
U.S.A. waters.
craft’s identification for radio purposes.
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2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
■ Supplied accessories
Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger* Power adapter* D Handstrap
(with 2 screws) Pass the handstrap through
the loop on the back side of
the transceiver as illustrated
at right. This facilitates carry-
ing.
Belt clip
Antenna D Belt clip
Attach/detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated
below.
* Different type is supplied or not supplied, depending on the
transceiver version. To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip
■ Attachments w
Be careful!
Not to break
your nails.
D Flexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible an-
tenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION:
• N EVER carry the transceiver q
by holding the antenna.
• Transmitting without an an-
tenna may damage the trans-
ceiver.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2
ï Battery pack 1
To remove the battery pack: NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use
Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, then pull a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the 2
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below. bottom screw. 3
To attach the battery pack: CAUTION: 4
Insert the battery pack in the transceiver completely, then When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure
turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn. the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack
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correctly. If the seal is not correctly in the groove, it may 6
NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans- be damaged when attaching the battery pack. If the seal
ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get- is damaged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed.
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ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the 8
transceiver being damaged.
NOTE:
When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or other 9
material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other 10
material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack,
waterproof protection may not be guaranteed. 11
Screw position Make sure the rubber seal (purple) is properly seated in the 12
when removing battery groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it.
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15
Screw position
Correct position Incorrect position
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when attaching battery
Rubber seal
Groove
Battery pack Battery pack
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3 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 3
■ Function display
q w e r t y t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 13)
Appears while the lock function is activated.
y BATTERY INDICATOR
u Indicates remaining battery power.
!8
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Indication
!7 o
Charging
!0 Battery level Full Middle No battery
required
!6
!1 blinks when the battery is over charged.
!2 blinks when the battery is exhausted.
u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 15)
!5 !4 !3
Blinks during scan.
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16)
Appears while transmitting. “DUAL” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI” appears during
Tri-watch.
w BUSY INDICATOR
➥ Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch o DUPLEX INDICATOR
opens. (p. 10) Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
➥ Blinks while monitoring. (p. 13) !0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15) ➥ Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan, Dualwatch or
Appears when a TAG channel is selected. Tri-watch. (p. 16)
➥ Indicates the set mode item while in the set mode. (p. 17)
r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8)
➥ Indicates the volume level while in the volume adjust-
Appears when the call channel is selected.
ment mode. (p. 11)
➥ Indicates the squelch level while in the squelch adjust-
ment mode. (p. 12)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 3
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4 BASIC OPERATION
■ Channel selection
IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first D Channel 9 (Call channel)
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.
turn the power OFF while charging. The call channels can be programmed (p. 11) and are used
to store your most often used channel in each channel group
D Channel 16 for quick recall.
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency q Push and hold [16 9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Du- of the selected channel group.
alwatch and Tri-watch. While in the standby condition, you • “CALL” and call channel number appear.
must monitor Channel 16. • Each channel group may have an independent call channel
after programming a call channel. (p. 11)
q Push [16 9] momentarily to select Channel 16. w Push [CH/WX U/I/C] to return to the channel used before
w Push [CH/WX U/I/C] to return to the channel used before call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
Push and hold
for 1 sec.
Push
Convenient!
While pushing and holding [FAV TAG], push [Y]/[Z] to select
the favorite (TAG) channels with ignoring untagged channels
in the selected channel group in sequence.
• Pushing [FAV TAG] only advances the displayed TAG channel.
• The favorite channels are selected using the TAG channel setting.
(p. 15)
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BASIC OPERATION 4
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4 BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION 4
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4 BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION 4
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5 SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning.
wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and Clear the TAG for unwanted channels which inconveniently
normal scan. stop scanning, such as those for digital communications.
(p. 15)
In addition, the weather alert and auto scan functions are
available for standby convenience. These functions can be Choose the desired scan type from "Priority" or "Normal"
activated simultaneously, depending on the setting in the set in the set mode. (p. 18)
mode. (pgs. 18, 19)
WX* CH 16 CH 03 WX* CH 03
CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04
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6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the set mode. (p. 19)
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Select the desired channel.
call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri- e Push and hold [SCAN DUAL] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch
watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are or Tri-watch (depending on the set mode setting).
operating on another channel. • “DUAL” blinks during Dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during Tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
• Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch when receiving a signal on the
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION call channel.
Call
channel
r To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push [SCAN DUAL] again.
Dualwatch Tri-watch
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SET MODE 7
■ Set mode programming 1
Set mode is used to change the conditions of transceiver's D Set mode operation 2
functions: Beep tone function, Weather alert function, Prior- q Turn power OFF. 3
ity scan function, Scan resume timer, Auto scan function, w While pushing [VOL/SQL MONI], turn power ON to enter
Dual/Tri-watch function, Monitor key action, Automatic back- the set mode. 4
lighting, LCD contrast setting, Power save function, Squelch • “bP” appears. 5
sensitivity, Low fix function* and Noise detection function. e Push [VOL/SQL MONI], or push [Y]/[Z] while pushing
*Appears only when the optional battery case is attached. and holding [VOL/SQL MONI] to select the desired item. 6
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item. 7
t To exit the set mode, push [16 9].
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D SET MODE ITEMS (The display shows the current settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle.)
• Noise detection • Beep tone • Weather alert • Priority scan • Scan resume timer
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10
11
12
Starting item
• Low fix* • Auto scan
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: Push or + *Appears only when the optional 14
battery case is attached.
15
: Push +
16
• Automatic
• Squelch sensitivity • Power save • LCD contrast backlighting • Monitor key action • Dual/Tri-watch
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7 SET MODE
Push Push
Beep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFF Normal scan (default) Priority scan
Push
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8 BATTERY CHARGING
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BATTERY CHARGING 8
Eyelet:
Use a rubber band to
Charge BC-162
secure the transceiver,
indicator
if desired.
Power adapter
(Not supplied with
some versions)
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OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 9
■ HM-165 descriptions ■ Attachment 1
Alligator type clip Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker-microphone.
2
To attach the speaker-mic. Then, insert the speaker-mic connector into the [SP MIC] 3
to your shirt or collar, etc. connector and carefully screw it tight, as shown below. Be
careful not to cross-thread the connection. 4
PTT switch
Transmits during push. 5
IMPORTANT: KEEP the transceiver’s [SP MIC] cap at-
Receives during release. 6
tached when the speaker-microphone is not in use. If the
Microphone cover is not attached, water will get into the transceiver. 7
Moreover, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the
Speaker transceiver will function abnormally if the connector gets wet. 8
9
Turn the transceiver power OFF CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone’s
when connecting the HM-165. connector securely to prevent accidental 10
loss, or water intrusion in the connector.
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Detaching:
NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector Rotate the [SP MIC] cap counter-
12
gets wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the trans-
ceiver.
clockwise (q), then detach it (w). 13
w
q
14
NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the
speaker-microphone, as shown above. To maximize the 15
readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the mi- Attaching: 16
crophone approx. 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your Attach the [SP MIC] cap (q), then
mouth, and speak in a normal voice level. rotate it clockwise completely (w).
q w
NOTE: When the speaker-microphone is connected to
the transceiver, the noise cancellation does not work.
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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
* Low power only. NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
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12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
n Specifications n Options
ï GENERAL D BATTERY CASE AND PACK
• Frequency coverage : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz • BP-251 battery case
Receive 156.050–163.275 MHz Battery case for 5 × AAA (LR03) alkaline cells.
• Mode : FM (16K0G3E) Output power level : 2 W
• Channel spacing : 25 kHz • BP-252 li-Ion battery pack
• Power supply requirement : BP-251 and BP-252 only Voltage : 7.4 V
• Current drain (at 7.4 V DC) : TX (6 W/1 W) 1.5 A/0.7 A typical Capacity : 950 mAh (minimum) / 980 mAh (typical)
Max. audio 0.3 A typical (internal speaker)
0.2 A typical (external speaker) D CHARGERS
Power save 10 mA typical • BC-173 desktop charger + BC-147 ac adapter
• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm Used for regular charging of battery pack. A power adapter is supplied with
• Operating temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F the charger depending on the version.
• Dimensions : 62 (W) × 139.5(H) × 43(D) mm Charging time : approx. 10 hours
(projections not included) 27⁄16(W) × 51⁄2(H) × 111⁄16(D) inch
• BC-162 desktop charger + BC-145 ac adapter
• Weight : Approx. 295 g; 10.4 oz
U
sed for rapid charging of battery pack. The power adapter, BC-145, is not
(incl. BP-252, FA-SC58V and MB-109)
supplied with some versions.
ï TRANSMITTER Charging time : approx. 2 hours.
• Output power (at 7.4 V DC) : 6 W (High) and 1 W (Low)
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation D BELT CLIPS
• Maximum frequency deviation : ±5 kHz • MB-109 belt clip
• Adjacent channel power : 70 dB
• Spurious emissions : –68 dBc typical D OTHER OPTIONS
• HM-165 speaker-microphone
ï RECEIVER F
ull sized speaker-microphone including an alligator clip to attach the mi-
• Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne crophone to your shirt, collar, etc. The HM-165 meets IPX7 requirements for
• Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.25 µV typical waterproof protection. However, once it has been dropped, the IP rating cannot
• Squelch sensitivity : 0.35 µV typical (at threshold) be guaranteed because of possible damage to it's case or the waterproof seal.
• Intermodulation : 70 dB typical • FA-SC58V antenna
• Spurious response : 70 dB typical
• Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB typical Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with
• Audio output power (at 10% distortion) this transceiver. We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or
Internal speaker : 0.70 W typical with a 16 Ω load any accident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.
External speaker : 0.35 W typical with an 8 Ω load
Some options may not available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for
28 All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. details.
FCC INFORMATION 13
FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS 1
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 2
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 3
protection against harmful interference when the equipment 4
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 5
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
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tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. 7
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re-
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quired to correct the interference at his own expense. 9
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