User's Manual

Safety and General Information
9
Product Safety and RF Exposure for
Portable Two-Way Radios
The information provided in this document
supersedes information contained in user guides
published prior to February 2002.
RF Energy Exposure Awareness and
Control Information and Operational
Instructions for Occupational Use
Note: This radio is intended for use in
occupational/controlled conditions where users
have full knowledge of their exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure to meet the
occupational limits in FCC/ICNIRP and
International standards. This radio device is NOT
authorized for general population consumer use
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in
the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users over a
distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or
radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is
one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms
include, but are not limited to, sunlight and x-rays.
RF energy, however, should not be confused with
these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which
when used improperly, can cause biological
damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can
damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health,
and industry work with organizations to develop
standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These
standards provide recommended levels of RF
exposure for both workers and the general public.
BEFORE USING THIS
RADIO, READ THIS
INFORMATION WHICH
CONTAINS IMPORTANT
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE
USAGE AND RF ENERGY
AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN
APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. ALSO READ
THE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SAFE USAGE. FOR RADIOS THAT HAVE
BEEN APPROVED AS INTRINSICALLY
SAFE, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
INFORMATION ON INTRINSIC SAFETY ON
PAGE 15.
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