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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic en-
ergy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for
and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it
must be used only during the course of employment
by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to
minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended
for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure
limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio com-
plies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF
energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such
levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE
Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Rec
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ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazard-
ous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker-micro
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phone, etc. that is listed on pages 24–25) are authorized for use
with this product. Use of accessories other than those specified
may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC require-
ments for wireless RF exposure.
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic
energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occu-
pational use, always adhere to the following guide-
lines:
•
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,
as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to ex-
ceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna
supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifi-
cally authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
•
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50%
duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause
FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The
radio is transmitting when the TX indicator lights red. You can
cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.
•
ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from
the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips
listed on page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to
ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not ex-
ceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best
sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from
your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do
to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits
of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can
possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid
such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted
to do so.
DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to
electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are ex-
posed as consequence of their employment provided those persons
are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control
over their exposure.
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