User's Manual Part 1

Before transmitting

There are many radio stations operating in proximity to the frequency ranges

this product covers. Becareful not to cause interference when transmitting

around such radio stations.

■ Lightning

Any person is not safe outdoor during thunderstorm and lightning. This condition

is getting worse ifsomebody keeps a hand-held radio; chances of being hit by

lightning are doubled since lightning mayhit a radio antenna as well. At this time,

there is no hand-held radio having any kind of protection againstlightning current

(which is higher than10 kA.). Note also that no car provides adequate protection

of itspassengers or drivers against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will not

take responsibility for any dangerassociated with using its hand-held radios

outdoor or inside the car during lightning.

■ Covering ranges

You may expect a range of approx.3km/2 miles or more at high-power when

located on a flat, noise-freeplace like on a beach. However, it may vary

drastically depending on how to wear and carry the radios,surrounding

locations/conditions and static noise levels (below or near power transmission

lines), etc. Inurban areas with many buildings or inside a building, such

covering range will become drastically shorteven to several tens of meters.