Motorola GM338, Service Manual

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Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for
Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Stations
If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control station or as a
fixed unit, the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order to ensure
optimal performance and compliance with the RF energy exposure limits in the standards and
guidelines listed on page ii:
• The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at all possible.
• As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee to manage the
site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compli-
ance actions such as site survey measurements, signage, and site access restrictions in order to
ensure that exposure limits are not exceeded.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
NOTE:Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It
may be necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment
used in or around vehicles or near fixed site antenna is sensitive to external RF energy or if
any procedures need to be followed to eliminate or mitigate the potential for interaction
between the radio transmitter and the equipment or device.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any
facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be
using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle electronic control
modules, such as ABS, engine, or transmission controls, the radio should be installed only by an
experienced installer and the following precautions should be used when installing the radio:
1. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or other technical bulletins for recommendations on
radio installation.
2. Before installing the radio, determine the location of the electronic control modules and their
harnesses in the vehicle.
3.
Route all radio wiring, including the antenna transmission line, as far away as possible from
the electronic control units and associated wiring.
Driver Safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them.
When using your radio while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.