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Safety Information

Please read the following safety guidelines. Nonobservance of these guidelines may cause danger or
violation of law.

Safety Information

Warning

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has
adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.

FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY

transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the
time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted
to occupational use, work related operations only where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the user’s
exposure conditions for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.

When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 inch (2.5cm) away from your mouth.

The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit
by pressing the PTT bar on the radio.

These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance. Failure to observe these
restrictions mean violation.

FCC Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

DO NOT

Don’t transmit with antenna detached from the radio or don’t damage or change antenna type. Strong electronic
waves are emitted from the radio and damages or changes to the antenna may effect the performance of the
radio, and it may cause the radio to be defective and not covered under warranty.

Don’t use other manufacturers’ accessories. Unknown or unauthorized accessories may cause the radio to be
defective and not covered under warranty.

Don’t disassemble the radio. Disassembly of the radio may cause a serious defect or malfunction and not be
covered under warranty.

Don’t give an excessive shock to the radio.
Don’t place the radio where the direct sunlight or high temperature occurs.
Don’t make a damage to the battery pack by sharp substance or an excessive shock.

Turn off the radio before boarding on an airplane.
Don’t use the radio in the hospital without any pre-approval.
Don’t use the radio at the place of where computer of other electronic devices are being used.

Please keep the radio at least 1 inch away from the human body.
Don’t give any damage to antenna.
When using earphone, please reduce the volume to a low level. If not, unexpected high sound may have
harmful effect to your ear.
Don’t touch the conductive metal of the battery radio with wet hands. It may cause damage on your hands.
Please be careful when putting the battery in a pocket or a bag.