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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
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Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy
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 indi-
viduals 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 and IC RF ex-
posure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, your Icom radio
complies 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 Com-
pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard
for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recom-
mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous
Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
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The accessories (speaker-microphone, batteries, antennas, belt clips,
that is listed on pages 30–31) are authorized for use with this product.
Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF expo-
sure levels exceeding the FCC and IC requirements for wireless RF
exposure.
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic
energy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits for
occupational use, always adhere to the following
guidelines:
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DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as
this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC
and IC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied
with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized
by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
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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
and IC 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 “VOX/PTT” switch.
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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 30 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC
and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound qual-
ity, 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 and IC RF exposure limits
of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can pos-
sibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such inter-
ference, turn OFF the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
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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 exposed
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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