Operation Manual
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IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This
manual contains important safety and operating in-
structions for the IC-FR3100/FR4100 series.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-
tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or
burn.
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER install
the antenna in any place that a person can touch the
antenna easily during transmission. This may result in
an electrical shock or burn.
R NEVER apply AC to the [BATTERY] terminals on
the repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or
damage the repeater.
R NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V
battery, to the [BATTERY] terminals on the repeater
rear panel. This could cause a fire or damage the re-
peater.
R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any
internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the re-
peater. This may result in an electric shock.
R NEVER expose the repeater to rain, snow or any
liquids.
AVOID using or placing the repeater in areas with tem-
peratures below –25°C or above +55°C.
AVOID placing the repeater in excessively dusty envi-
ronments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID putting anything on top of the repeater. This will
obstruct heat dissipation.
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when op-
erating the repeater continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set
the repeater’s RF output power to less than the linear
amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear
amplifier will be damaged.
Use Icom microphones only (optional). Other manu-
facturer’s microphones have different pin assignments,
and connection to the IC-FR3100/FR4100 series may
damage the repeater.
CAUTION: This repeater is intended for use as a fixed
base station with the antenna located outdoors on the
rooftop or on an antenna tower.
PRECAUTION
WORD
R
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only.
No risk of personal injury, fire or
electric shock.
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Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other coun-
tries.