population/uncontrolled Use”.
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment
exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
•User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.
•Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:
•Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To Transmit (Talk), push the
Push to Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls (listen), release the 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 for standards compliance.
•Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral
distance away from a properly installed according to installation instructions, externally mounted
antenna.
•When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a Retevis
approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn
accessories is important because the use of Non-Retevis approved accessories may result in
exposure levels, which exceed the IEEE/ICNIRP RF exposure limits.
Hand-held Mode
• Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including
the antenna) at least 2.5 cm (one inch) away from the nose or lips.The antenna should be kept
away from the eyes. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important as RF exposure
decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.
Phone Mode
•When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio product as you would a
wireless telephone. Speak directly into the microphone.Electromagnetic
Interference/Compatibility
NOTE:
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Avoid Choking Hazard
Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
WARNING
•Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when
charging battery.
•Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environments: Near
electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable
gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
•Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service
stations.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 (Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Medical
Devices) may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
•Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in
accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Protect your hearing:
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