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Product safety and compliance information
Use of encryption
This radio complies with §90.553 (a) of 47 CFR.
This states that:
! Encryption is not permitted on the nation-
wide Interoperability calling channels. These
channels are defined in §90.531 (b) (1) (ii).
! Radios using encryption must have a readily
accessible switch or control to allow the radio
user to disable encryption.
Frequency band reserved for
distress beacons
Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for
use by distress beacons. Transmissions should not
be made within this frequency band.
Safe radio operation
Warning: Switch off the radio:
! at petrol filling stations or near flammable
liquids or gases
! in the vicinity of explosive devices and
blasting zones
! before boarding an aircraft. Using your
radio while in the air is not permitted.