UseSafety InformationREAD THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE RADIO.* Only qualified technicians are allowed to repair this product.* To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any place where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF transmission. When on aircraft, turn off your radio when airline crew instructs you to do so. * When in vehicles with an air bag, do not place a portable radio in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment area.* Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas.* To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps. * Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn may result.* Do not expose the radio in direct sunlight for a long time or place it close to a heating source.Please take the radio out of the box with care. You are recommended to check the items listed in the following table. If any item is missing or has been damaged during shipment, file a claim to the carrier immediately.Supplied Accessories1Preparation