Yaesu FTM-10R - Manual (Page 13)

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ANUAL
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AFETY
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The FTM-10R is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of High RF (Radio Fre-
quency) energy. You should exercise all safety precautions that are appropriate for this type
of device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed amateur radio
station.
Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your transceiver or
antenna installation.
Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical
tape, to prevent short circuits.
Do not route cables or wires through doorjambs or other locations where they may
become frayed and shorted to ground or to each other.
Do not stand in front of a directional antenna while you are transmitting into that
antenna. Do not install a directional antenna in any location where humans or pets
may walk in the main directional lobe of the antenna's radiation pattern.
In mobile installations, it is preferable to mount the antenna on top of the vehicle, if
feasible, this will utilize the car body as a counterpoise and raise the radiation pat-
tern as far away from passengers as possible.
During mobile operation when stopped (in a parking lot, for example), make it a
practice to switch to Low power if there are people walking nearby.
Never wear dual-earmuff headphones while driving a vehicle.
Do not attempt to drive your vehicle while making a telephone or auto patch call
while using the optional DTMF microphone. Pull over to the side of the road, whether
dialing manually or using the auto-dial feature.
Warning!: High RF voltage is present in the TX RF section of the transceiver while trans-
mitting. Do not touch the TX RF section while transmitting.