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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy dur-
ing transmit mode.
This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the dis-
tance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure 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 Compli-
ance 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 Recom-
mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-
magnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
•
The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of
accessories other than those specifi ed may result in RF exposure levels
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip
(MB-86/103), Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack (BP-224, BP-225), Li-ion
Battery Pack (BP-252) and Alkaline Battery Case (BP-223).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational
use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
•
DO NOT
operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this
may damaged the radio and may to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A
proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufac-
turer or an antenna specifically 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 expo-
sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when the “transmit/receive 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 which are listed on
p. 33 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the
recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the radio in
an almost vertical position at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, the
microphone is located next to the speaker, so you shoud “talk into the
speaker”.
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 within FCC RF exposure limits.
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.
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