NOT intended for use in a General population/uncontrolled environment.
•General population/uncontrolled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as “Generalpopulation/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
WARNING
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:
• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
• Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
• Turn down the volume before adding headset or earpiece.
• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpieces at high volume.
• When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio's speaker directly against your ear
• Use careful with the earphone maybe possible excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss
Note:
Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect
your hearing. The louder the radio's volume, the less time is required before
•your hearing could be affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at
first and can have a cumulative effect.
Antennas
•Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin
when the radio is in use, a minor burn can result.
Batteries (If appropriate)
•When the conductive material such as jewelry, keys or chains touch exposed terminals of the batteries, may
Avoid Burns
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