Rugged Radios M1-V, User Manual

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Safety: This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and
classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals
aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General
Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits
for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, this radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to
RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: FCC OET Bulletin
65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Acids. American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. American National
Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous
Electromagnetic Fields— RF and Microwave. The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. use
of accessories other than those (listed in the instruction) specified may result in RE exposure levels exceed the FCC
requirements for wireless RE exposure. To ensure that your exposuree to RF electromagnetic energy is within the
FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines: DO NOT operate the radio without
a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits.
A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the
manufacturer for use with this radio. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time. Transmitting more
than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when the ‘TX indicator’ lights up red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT switch. ALWAYS keep
the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the provided belt-clip to
ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission
the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side. The
information outlined in this manual provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF
exposure and what to do in order to assure this radio is operated safely within the FCC exposure limits.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During Transmission: Your radio generates RF energy that can
possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas
where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic
radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
Occupational/Controlled Use:
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as
consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure.
SAFETY