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7. For Safe Operation
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FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has
adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.
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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.
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This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted
to occupational use, work related operations only where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the user’s
exposure conditions for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.
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When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 inches (2.5 cm) away from your mouth.
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The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit
by pressing the PTT bar on the radio.
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These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance. Failure to observe these
restrictions mean violation.
This device complies with part 15, 90 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Notice