Introduction
Important Safety Information
Introduction Important Safety Information
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General Precautions
The following WARNINGSand CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure
hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RF
exposure limits established for it.
WARNINGS
Your CobraMarine™radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency)
energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are
not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy (beyond recommended
allowable limits for occupational use):
ALWAYShold the radio, especially the antenna, at least 5 cm away from
you when you are transmitting.
NEVERallow the antenna to touch any part of your body when transmitting.
KEEPthe radio and antenna at least as far from bystanders as from yourself.
DO NOToperate the radio without the supplied antenna or a Cobra Electronics
Corporation™authorized replacement attachment. In addition to the RF energy
exposure hazard, doing so may damage the radio.
DO NOTtransmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use — 50%
duty cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talkbutton is pressed and
the Transmiticon shows on the LCD screen.
ALWAYSuse only Cobra Electronics Corporation™authorized accessories
(antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.).
DO NOToperate the radio where RF energy generated during transmission
may cause electromagnetic interference or incompatibility with other devices
or systems. This includes aircraft, blasting sites and hospitals.
TURN OFFthe radio in explosive atmospheres and where signs are posted
prohibiting radio transmissions.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed
recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.
Important Safety Information •
Before assembling and using your CobraMarine™VHF radio,
please read these general precautions and warnings.
Warning and Caution Statements
To make the most of this radio, it must be assembled and used properly.
Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling
and using it. Special attention must be paid to the WARNINGand CAUTION
statements in this manual.
WARNING
Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio
or other equipment.
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