User guide

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION,
AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE
REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THIS IMPORTANT RF
ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES.
NOTICE: 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 FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general
population, consumer, or any other use.
This 2-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, electric
power, 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 exposure to RF energy. These standards provide
recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These
recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection. All 2-way
radios marketed in North America are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure
they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers
also recommend specic operating instructions to users of 2-way radios. These
instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure
and provide simple
procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the following websites for more
information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure
compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits
for portable 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When 2-way radios
are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware
of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure
awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specic
user awareness information. Your Ritron J Series 2-way radio has an RF exposure
product label. Also, this user manual includes information and operating instructions
required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. (See
following page)
COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS
Your Ritron J Series 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of
national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure
to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and
ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at
operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for
occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the
FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is
transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
NOTE: The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated for a 5-5-90 duty
factor (5% talk-5% listen - 90% standby), even though this radio complies with the FCC
occupational RF exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk.
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