User's Manual

8M074X02-01 Rev.0

2.0 GENERAL RADIO OPERATING PROCEDURES

Industry Canada (IC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). rules and regulations

must be incorporated in the use of radio systems. Familiarity with these rules by the operator is essential

for proper execution of the type of radio operation that is in question. Following these rules helps to

eliminate confusion, assures the most efficient use of existing radio channels, and results in a smoothly

functioning radio network. When using this unit remember these rules:

1. Emergency calls always have priority over all messages! To interrupt any distress or emergency

message is a violation of the IC and FCC rules. When operating the radio make sure that the line is

clear before sending messages. KEEP OFF THE AIR when an emergency message is being sent

through.

2. Use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law.

3. Sending false call letters, false distress or emergency messages is against the law.

4. IC and FCC demand that conversations are kept brief and content limited only to business. Coded

messages are encouraged in order to save time.

5. Only messages that are essential for the business operations are allowed to be sent. Otherwise

using the radio to send personal messages is a direct violation of the IC and FCC rules.

6. Conversations between others sharing a channel is regarded as confidential. Repeating anything

overheard on the radio is against Federal Law.

7. The IC and FCC requires the operator to transmit station identification at certain times by means of

call letters. Refer to the IC and FCC rules for your station's particular type of operation for the

proper procedure.

8. No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified

electronics technician.