Hazards and Hazardous Environments
(continued)
• The radio shall not be operated in or around locations that are using blasting
devices or detonators. The radio shall be turned off in the area where blasting
is in progress and in areas with signage stating that blasting is occurring. If
transporting such materials, they shall be secured in an approved container
to prevent inadvertent detonation from the radio.
• During transmissions, 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.
• Physical exposure to radio frequency transmissions requires that the user or
bystander cannot touch the radio while it is transmitting. A distance of at least
three feet (90 cm) shall be maintained during transmission. The separation
distance between user and the antenna will ensure that there is sufficient
distance from a properly installed externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the
RF exposure requirements.
If there are any problems with the radio, please contact AWC or your local
distributor.
Product Safety and RF Exposure
This equipment is intended for use in occupational / controlled applications
where users have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure. This radio device is NOT authorized for the
general population, consumer or similar use cases.
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO DEVICE, READ ALL RELATIVE MATERIALS
IN THIS MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SAFE USAGE, RF ENERGY AWARENESS, AND CONTROL INFORMATION
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations
The FCC has established limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF)
emissions from radio devices. The FCC requires manufacturers to demonstrate
compliance with RF exposure limits before radio devices may be marketed in
the U.S. When two-way radios and repeaters are approved for occupational
/ controlled environment exposure limits, the FCC requires users to be fully
aware of, and exercise control over, their exposure. Awareness and control of
RF exposure can be accomplished using labels, or by education and training
through appropriate means such as information and instructions in user
manuals or safety booklets. Your Advanced Wireless Communications’ two-way
radio or repeater has an RF exposure information label on the device. The
training material below includes useful information about RF exposure and
helpful instructions.
Your Advanced Wireless Communications two-way radio devices are designed
and tested to comply with several national and international standards and
guidelines regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. In terms of
measuring RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure guidelines, your radio
device radiates measurable RF energy only while transmitting, not when it is
receiving, or in stand-by mode.
