Safety Information and Warnings
Information on Safe Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your CRYSTAL Radio. The operation of your UHF radio in Australia is
subject to conditions in the following license:
In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the
General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio.
Radio Antenna
Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin, a
minor burn may result.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and violate compliance. Do
NOT change or modify the antenna.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna reduces range and may cause
bodily harm.
Safety and general use whilst in a vehicle
Check the State and Federal laws and regulations regarding the use of two way radios in the area where
you drive, and always obey them.
For Vehicles fitted with Air Bags
Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with
great force. If a 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 the occupants of the vehicle.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if conductive material such as
jewellery, 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.
Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while
installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death.
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 off
your vehicle engine.
Blasting Caps and Areas
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 the two way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your CRYSTAL two-‐way radio complies with Australian Communications Authority Radio communications
(Electromagnetic Radiation-‐Human Exposure) Standard, 2003. To assure optimal radio performance and
make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set out in
the above standards always adhere to the following procedures.