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this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna speciﬁcally authorized

by the manufacturer for use with this radio.

• 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. The

radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can

cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.

• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries,

belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can

cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be ex-

ceeded.

• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the

body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips, listed in p. 22,

when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF ex-

posure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the

recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the an-

tenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from mouth, and slightly off to one

side.

The information listed above provides the user with the information

needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to

assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this

radio.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that

can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To

avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are

posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are

sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft,

and blasting sites.

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic

energy during transmit mode. This radio is de-

signed for and classified as “Occupational Use

Only”, meaning it must be used only during the

course of employment by individuals aware of the

hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.

This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Popula-

tion” in an uncontrolled environment.

This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF expo-

sure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, your Icom radio

complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to

RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of

such levels for exposure to humans:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating

Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio

Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992), IEEE Stan-

dard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio

Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992), IEEE Rec-

ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous

Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave.

To ensure that your exposure to RF electromag-

netic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for

occupational use, always adhere to the following

guidelines:

• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as

this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC

RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with

WARNING

CAUTION

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

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