Icom IC-M88

WARNING
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy dur-
ing transmit mode. This radio is designed 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 Population” in an
uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure
limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with
the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electro-
magnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:
 •FCCOETBulletin65Edition97-01SupplementC,EvaluatingCompli-
ancewithFCCGuidelinesforHumanExposuretoRadioFrequencyElec-
tromagnetic Fields.
 •AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(C95.1-1992),IEEEStandardfor
SafetyLevelswithRespecttoHumanExposuretoRadioFrequencyElec-
tromagneticFields,3kHzto300GHz.
 •AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(C95.3-1992),IEEERecommended
PracticefortheMeasurementofPotentiallyHazardousElectromagnetic
Fields– RF and Microwave.
 •Thefollowingaccessoriesareauthorizedforusewiththisproduct.Useof
accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels
exceedingtheFCCandICrequirementsforwirelessRFexposure.;Belt
Clip(MB-79),SwivelBeltClip(MB-86),RechargeableLi-ionBatteryPack
(BP-227),AlkalineBatteryCase(BP-226)andSpeaker-microphone(HM-
138).
CAUTION
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits for occu-
pational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
 •DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may
damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF ex-
posurelimits.Aproperantennaistheantennasuppliedwiththisradioby
the manufacturer or 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andICRF
exposurecompliancerequirementstobeexceeded.Theradioistransmit-
ting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit
by pressing the “PTT” switch.
 •ALWAYS keeptheantennaatleast2.5cm(1inch)awayfromthebody
when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on
page 33 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC and IC
RFexposurecompliancerequirementsarenotexceeded.Toprovidethe
recipientsofyourtransmissionthebestsoundquality,holdtheantennaat
least5cm(2inches)fromyour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 with the FCC and IC 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.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as
consequenceoftheiremploymentprovidedthosepersonsarefullyawareof
the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.
SAFETYTRAININGINFORMATION
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