Raymarine AIS500, Installation Instructions Manual

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Antenna Mounting & EME Exposure
This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of
1.5 meters (per OET Bulletin 65), assuming the maximum power of
the radio and antennas with a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Accounting
for the height of an average adult (2 meters) the minimum height
of the antenna above the deck to meet RF exposure compliance
requirements is 3.5 meters. Do not operate the transceiver when
anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless shielded
from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier.
Warning: Maximum Permissible
Exposure
Failure to observe these guidelines may expose those
within the maximum permissible exposure (MPE)
radius to RF radiation absorption that exceeds the
FCC MPE limit. It is the radio operator’s responsibility
to ensure that no one comes within this radius.
For optimal radio performance and minimal human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy,
make sure the antenna is:
• connected to the radio before transmitting
• located where it will be away from people
• located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the radio’s
main unit
Requirements for areas outside of USA
& Canada
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
A nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is
required to operate the AIS500 Transceiver. In some areas, a radio
operator licence is required before an MMSI number will be issued.
You can request an MMSI number from same agency that issues
radio or Ship Radio licences in your area. Once obtained, you can
program the MMSI number into your AIS500 as described in the
documentation on the CDROM supplied with the AIS500 transceiver.
Antenna Mounting & EME Exposure
For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:
• connected to the radio before transmitting
• properly mounted
• located where it will be away from people
• located at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) from the radio’s main unit
List of Countries
In Europe, the AIS500 transceiver may be used in the following
countries:
Austria Liechtenstein
Belgium Lithuania
Bulgaria Luxembourg
Croatia Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of
Cyprus Malta
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