Safety Information and Warnings
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WARNING
Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments
could damage the radio and violate compliance.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.”
Holding the antenna reduces the effective range.
Do not use the radio if the antenna is damaged. If a
damaged antenna makes contact with your skin, a minor
burn can result.
If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always
fit the radio on the belt clip (supplied). Always ensure the
radio and it's antenna are at least 5cm from your body
when transmitting.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to elec-
tromagnetic interference (EMI). To avoid the possibility of
electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,
turn off your radio in any location where posted notices
instruct you to do so such as health care facilities.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard
an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with
applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association
recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15cm)
be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with
the independent research by and recommendations of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15cm from their
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.