User's Manual

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FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62,
November 7, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Proper operation of this radio will
result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal
Communications Commission limits.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more
than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
- This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled
environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only
where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the user’s exposure conditions
for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.
- When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1inches (2.5
cm) away from your mouth.
- The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You
can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT bar on the radio.
- These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance.
Failure to observe these restrictions mean violation.
Safety Information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 79-144,
March 13, 1985, has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products.
Proper operation of this
radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety
and Health Act and Federal Communications Commission limits.
WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching,
exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter - equipped radio equipment.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an
explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially designed and qualified for such use.
CAUTION - DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch (P-T-T) when not actually wishing to
transmit.
NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands. All radios must be licensed
by the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a transmitter, Federal law prohibits
unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio.