Motorola MG160 Series, Manual

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Safety and General Information
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user
guides published prior to December 1, 2002.
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure
compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere
to the following procedure:
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF
energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2
sub-part J.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition.
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998.
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.
•Australian Communications Authority Radio communications (Electromagnetic
Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.
• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 “Regulation of limitation of exposure
to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and
300GHz”.
To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to
the following procedures.
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications,
or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects its effective
range.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines if you wear a