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SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual

12. COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE GUIDELINES

(UNITED STATES AND CANADA)

RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS.

Before using your Simoco portable two-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 portable radio is intended for use in Occupational/ Controlled conditions in

applications where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their

exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population,

consumer, or any other use.

This portable 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, 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 two-way radios

marketed is North America are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet government established RF

exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-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:l/www.fcc. gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-fags. htm 1

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencvradiation/index.htmi

Federal Communications Commission Regulations:

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable two-

way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-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. An exposure awareness label is attached to the equipment directing users to

specific awareness information.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Your Simoco portable two-way radio is designed to comply with a number of national and international

standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic

energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for Occupational/ Controlled