MM-010539-001, Rev. P6G
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Vehicles Powered By Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas —
Radio installation in vehicles powered by
liquefied petroleum gas, where the LP gas container is located in the trunk or other sealed-off space
within the interior of the vehicle, must conform to the National Fire Protection Association standard
NFPA 58
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The space containing the radio equipment must be isolated by a seal from the space containing
the LP gas container and its fittings.
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Outside filling connections must be used for the LP gas container.
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The LP gas container space shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle.
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Vehicles Equipped with Airbags —
For driver and passenger safety, avoid mounting the radio or
any other component above or near airbag deployment areas. In addition to driver-side and passenger-
side front-impact airbags, some vehicles may also be equipped with side-impact airbags. For occupant
safety, verify the location of all airbags within the vehicle before installing the radio equipment.
1.6 OPERATING
RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local,
regional, or national government.
In the United States, the mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio equipment must be thoroughly
familiar with the rules that apply to the particular type of radio operation. Following these rules helps
eliminate confusion, assures the most efficient use of the existing radio channels, and results in a
smoothly functioning radio network.
When using a two-way radio, remember these rules:
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It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message. The radio operates in
much the same way as a telephone “party line.” Therefore, always listen to make sure the channel is
clear before transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If someone is
sending an emergency message – such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident, do not
transmit unless assistance can be offered.
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The use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law.
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It is against the law to send false call letters or false distress or emergency messages. The FCC
requires keeping conversations brief and confines them to business. To save time, use coded
messages whenever possible.
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Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Send
only essential messages.
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It is against Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio.
Conversations between others sharing the channel must be regarded as confidential.
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The FCC requires self-identification at certain specific times by means of call letters. Refer to the
rules that apply to the particular type of operation for the proper procedure.
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No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified
electronics technician.
CAUTION
Under U.S. law, operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter within the jurisdiction
of the United States may be punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for
up to two (2) years, or both.
