Safety and General Information
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• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
• International Commissi on on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
• Ministry of Heal th (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999
• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Elec tromagnetic Radiation - Human
Exposure) Standard 2001 (applicable to wireless phones only)
• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11, 2002) “additional requirements for SMR,
cellular, and PCS product certification.”
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy
is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures.
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.”
Holding the antenna affects the effective range.
Two-Way Radio Operation
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio,
hold the radio in a vertical position
with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips
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