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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
W ARNING
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic ener-
gy 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 and IC RF
exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom
radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with re-
gard 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-
ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazard-
ous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The following accessories are authorized for use with this prod-
uct. Use of accessories other than those specified may result
in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC and IC requirements
for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-93, MB-94/R and MB-
96N/F), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-232WP) and
Speaker-microphone (HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP).
CAU TION
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic
energy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits
for occupational use, always adhere to the follow-
ing guidelines:
•
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 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 exceed-
ed. 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 23 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 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 and IC 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 electro-
magnetic 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.
