SAFETY INFORMATION
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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Before using your mobile two-way radio, read this
important RF energy awareness and control infor-
mation and operational instructions to ensure
compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupa-
tional/controlled conditions, where users have full
knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control
over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio
device is NOT authorized for general population,
consumer, or any other use.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the
radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications
between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio
frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive
calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy.
Other forms include, but are not limited to, electric power,
sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be
confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy,
which when used improperly can cause biological damage.
Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues
and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and
industry work with organizations to develop standards for
exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recom-
mended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the
general public. These recommended RF exposure levels
include substantial margins of protection. All two-way
radios marketed in North America are designed, manufac-
tured and tested to ensure they meet government established
RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recom-
mend specific operating instructions to users of two-way
radios. These instructions are important because they inform
users about RF energy exposure and provide simple proce-
dures on how to control it
.
Please refer to the following web
sites for more information on what RF energy exposure is
and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with
established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/
index.html
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
REGULATIONS
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with
the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile two-way
radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-
way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the
FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control
their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Expo-
sure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label
directing users to specific user awareness information. Your
EFJohnson two-way radio has a RF exposure product label.
Also, your EFJohnson user manual, or product manual, or
separate safety booklet includes information and operating
instructions required to control your RF exposure and to
satisfy compliance requirements.
COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE
STANDARDS
Your EFJohnson two-way radio is designed and tested
to comply with a number of national and international stan-
dards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human expo-
sure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio
complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty
factors of up to 50% talk and 100% listen and is authorized
by the FCC for occupational use
.
In terms of measuring RF
energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines,
your radio antenna radiates measurable RF energy only
while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is
receiving (listening) or in standby mode
.
Your EFJohnson two-way radio complies with the
following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
•
United States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 2 sub-part J.
•
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-
1992.
•
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
C95.1-1999 Edition.
RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL
GUIDELINES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
To control exposure to yourself and others and ensure
compliance with the occupational/controlled environment
exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures.
