Safety and general information
Important information on safe and ef
fi
cient use of your Radio device
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Your modem is a high power radio transceiver. When it is on, it receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. To help minimise human exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy, keep transmission time to 50% or less.
As with all radio devices, holding the antenna affects transmission quality and may cause
the radio to operate at a higher power level than required. Do not hold the antenna when
the radio is in use.
Do not use radios with damaged or modi
fi
ed antenna, this may violate compliance with
relevant international standards.
Where prolonged human exposure is likely, the minimum separation from the antenna
should be 0.8m.
Electromagnetic interference/compatibility
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded against RF signals. The modem needs
to be switched off in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so to avoid
electromagnetic interference or compatibility con
fl
icts. Special care should be taken
near facilities such as hospitals or health care centres may be using equipment that is
sensitive to external RF energy.
Medical devices (Pacemakers)
If you use any personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist
you in obtaining this information.
Vehicles with airbags
A
ir bags in
fl
ate with great force. Do not place a radio in the area over an airbag or in the
airbag deployment area, any radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious
injury to the occupant of the vehicle.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn off your modem prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
unless it is a radio type especially quali
fi
ed for use in such areas. Do not remove install or
charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in potentially explosive atmospheres can cause an
explosion or
fi
re resulting in bodily injury or death.
Potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas such as petrol stations,
below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using
liquidpetroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals
or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive
atmospheres are often but not always posted.
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