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2001 NEW
2001 NEW
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
W ARNING
Your Icom radio generates RF electromag-
netic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as “Oc-
cupational 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 en-
vironment.
• For compliance with FCC and IC RF Exposure Re-
quirements, the transmitter antenna installation shall
comply with the following two conditions:
1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed
0 dBi.
2. The antenna is required to be located outside of
a vehicle and kept at a distance of 90 centime-
ters or more between the transmitting antenna of
this device and any persons during operation. For
small vehicle as worst case, the antenna shall be
located on the roof top at any place on the centre
line along the vehicle in order to achieve 90 cen-
timeters separation distance. In order to ensure
this distance is met, the installation of the antenna
must be mounted at least 90 centimeters away
from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to
protect against exposure to bystanders.
3. Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are
at least the recommended minimum distance of
200 centimeters away from the properly installed
antenna. This separation distance will ensure that
there is sufficient distance from a properly installed
externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF ex-
posure requirements in the applicable RF expo-
sure compliance standards.
CAU TION
To ensure that your exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy is within the
FCC and IC allowable limits for occupa-
tional use, always adhere to the follow-
ing guidelines:
•
DO NOT
operate the radio without a proper antenna
attached, as this may damage 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 an 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 and IC RF exposure
compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio
is transmitting when the “TX” icon is displayed. You
can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.
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 hospi-
tals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
