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Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during
transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as
“General Population Use” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance
of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Gen-
eral Population Use.” In addition, your Icom 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 01-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compli-
ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
•
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 Recom-
mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-
magnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
•
The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of
accessories other than those specifi ed may result in RF exposure levels
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip
(MB-124), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-266).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for general popu-
lation use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
•
DO NOT
operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this
may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF ex-
posure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by
the manufacturer or antenna specifi cally authorized by the manufacturer
for use with this radio.
•
DO NOT
transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty
cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-
sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when the “transmit indicator” appears on the LCD. 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 Icom belt clip which is listed on p. 28
when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., 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 listed above provides the user with the information needed
to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this
radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom 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.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
