6
•
Explosive Atmospheres — Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle while its engine is running, be sure to turn the radio OFF while fueling
the vehicle. If the radio is mounted in the trunk of the vehicle, DO NOT carry containers of fuel in the trunk.
Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. Turn the radio OFF when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible that the radio or its accessories could generate sparks.
• Interference To Vehicular Electronic Systems — Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid braking systems, electronic cruise
control systems, etc., are typical of the types of electronic devices that can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency
(RF) energy present when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle
and enlist their aid in determining if such electronic circuits perform normally when the radio is transmitting.
·
Electric
Blasting
Caps
—
To
prevent
accidental
detonation
of
electric
blasting
caps.
DO
NOT
use
two
-
way
radios
within
1000
feet
(305
meters)
of
blasting
operations.
Always
obey
the
“Turn
Off
Two
-
Way
Radios”
(or
equivalent)
signs
posted
where
electric
blasting
caps
are
being
used.
(OSHA
Standard:
1926.
900).
·
Radio
Frequency
Energy
—
To
prevent
burns
or
related
physical
injury
from
radio
frequency energy, do not operate the transmitter when
anyone outside of the vehicle is within the minimum safe distance from the antenna as specified in Table 1.
·
Vehicles
Powered
By
Liquefied
Petroleum
(LP)
Gas
—
Radio
installation
in
vehicles
powered
by liquefied petroleum gas, where the LP
gas container is located in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the interior of the vehicle, must conform to the National Fire
Protection Association standard NFPA 58. This requires:
The
space
containing
the
radio
equipment
must
be
isolated
by
a
seal
from
the
space
containing
the
LP
gas
container
and
its
fittings.
Outside
filling
connections
must
be
used
for
the
LP
gas
container.
The
LP
gas
container
space
shall
be
vented
to
the
outside
of
the
vehicle.
Transmitter Hazards
The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio
transmissions. Possible hazards include but are not limited to:
!
WARNING
Important Information
