SAFETY MTH800 TETRA Handportable Terminal / Basic Service Manual v
SAFETY
Product Safety and RF Exposure for Portable Two-Way Radios
THIS CHAPTER IS AN EXTRACT OF THE MULTI LINGUAL PORTABLE SAFETY 
BOOKLET PUBLICATION No. 6864117B25. FOR THE LATEST SAFETY 
INFORMATION REFER TO THE SEPARATE SAFETY BOOKLET DELIVERED WITH 
YOUR RADIO.
RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and 
Operational Instructions for Occupational Use
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 the occupational limits in FCC/ICNIRP and International standards. This 
radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer use.
This 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, 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 safe 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 Motorola two-way radios 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://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html 
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND 
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN 
APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. ALSO READ THE OPERATIONAL 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE. FOR RADIOS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS INTRINSICALLY 
SAFE, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON INTRINSIC SAFETY ON PAGE VII
.