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 in-
dividuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to mini-
mize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use
by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environ-
ment.
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 Stan-
dard 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-
ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous
Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker-micro-
phone, etc. that are listed on pages 23–24) are authorized for use
with this product. Use of accessories other than those specified
may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC and IC re-
quirements for wireless RF exposure.
CAU TION
To ensure that your expose to RF electromag-
netic energy is within the FCC allowable limits
for occupational use, always adhere to the fol-
lowing guidelines:
•
DO NOT
operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as
this may damaged the radio and may also exceed FCC RF expo-
sure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio
by Icom Inc. or antenna specifically authorized by Icom Inc. for use
with this radio.
•
DO NOT
transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50%
duty cycle”). “50% duty cycle” is also applicable to the VOX and/
or PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) mode. 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 in.) away from the body
when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips listed on p. 24
when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF expo-
sure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the re-
cipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna
at least 5 cm (2 in.) 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 could
possible 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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