COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES (UNITED STATES AND
CANADA)
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE
REQUIREMENTS
Before using your Simoco portable two-way radio, read this important RF energy
awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance
with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCCs) RF exposure guidelines.
NOTICE.
This radio is intended for use in Occupational/Controlled conditions in a portable
application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control
over their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC/ICNIRP and International
Standards. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population consumer use.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum
to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses RF
energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of
electromagnetic energy.
Other forms include, but are not limited to, electric power, sunlight and x-rays. RF
energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic
energy, which, when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high levels of
x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with organizations
to develop standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards provide
recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These
recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection.
All Simoco two-way radios are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet
government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also
recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios.
These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure
and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the following
websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your
exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
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