Safety and General
Speak directly into the mouthpiece and position the antenna up and over your shoulder.
When using the radio as a traditional
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kept at least one inch from the body when transmitting.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE”.
Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than needed.
•ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or result in violation of ICNRP or FCC regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If
!a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
C a u t i o n
•INTERFERENCE TO MEDICAL AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Most electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, RF energy from the radio transmitter may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
Consult the manufacturer(s) of your medical and personal electronic device(s) (for example, a pacemaker or a hearing aid) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your radio OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the area instruct you to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
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