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• FCC Report and Order FCC
• American National Standards stitute
• National Council Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP - 1986)
• International Commission
• European Committee Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)
To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure hat exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines in the above standards, the following operating procedures should be observed:
• When transmitting with
| vertical position with its microphone |
| cm) away from your mouth. |
• | Keep antenna least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your head and |
| body. |
• | If you wear a portable radio your body, ensure that the |
| antenna is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when |
| transmitting. |
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•Turn your radio OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
•Turn your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use of the
radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions.
! | CAUTION |
Damaged ntennas
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. f a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
For Vehicles With an Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type especially qualified for such use (for example, Factory Mutual Approved). Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Batteries
Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off
Note: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to !turn offWARNINGyour vehicle engine.
