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iG8 User Manual
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Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be
maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by, and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Turn the device OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical
blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
FCC Licensing Information
The iG8 includes transmit – receive UHF radios and require FCC licensure for transmit operation in the United States. It is
illegal to operate the iG8 device in Transmit mode (as a UHF Base) without a valid FCC license.
This article describes the pitfalls of broadcasting without a license:
http://www.amerisurv.com/PDF/TheAmericanSurveyor_Silver-PirateSurveyors_Jan2014.pdf
Obtaining a New FCC License
If you don’t have an existing FCC license to transmit UHF corrections and you will be using your receiver as a Base (no
license is needed for Rover operation as it is receive only) you will likely use a ‘Radio Licensing Company’ to obtain
frequency coordination and submit an application to the FCC.
This application process typically costs around $600 of which includes $125 Frequency Coordination and $260 for the FCC
filling fee. You may be asked these questions when applying for a license:
Frequency Requested
“Standard RTK GPS Pool”, Monitor: NO
Band
451-469, no splits
System
Conventional
Type
Base and Mobile Simplex FB.MO
Wattage
35 Watts Mobile; 35 Watts Base
Bandwidth
12.5 kHz
Interconnection
None
Emission Type
Digital Data
Location
The States where you might work or ‘USA’
Antenna Mounted On
Survey Tripod, not to exceed 20 feet
Emission Designator
9K75F1D
