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RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and
Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the
occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always
adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
•User awareness instructions should accompany the device
when transferred to other users.
•Do not use this device if the operational requirements
described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:
• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the
time. To Transmit (Talk), push the Push to Talk (PTT) button.
To receive calls (listen), release the PTT button. Transmitting
50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio
generates measurable RF energy exposure only when
transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance.
• Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least
the recommended minimum lateral distance away from a
properly installed according to installation instructions,
externally mounted antenna.
• When operating in front of the face, worn on the body,
always place the radio in a Retevis approved clip, holder,
holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using
approved body-worn accessories is important because the
use of Non-Retevis approved accessories may result in
exposure levels, which exceed the IEEE/ICNIRP RF
exposure limits.
Hand-held Mode
• Hold the radio in a vertical position with the
microphone (and other parts of the radio including
the antenna) at least 2.5 cm (one inch) away from
the nose or lips. The antenna should be kept away
from the eyes. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is
important as RF exposure decreases with increasing distance
from the antenna.
Phone Mode
• When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio
product as you would a wireless telephone. Speak directly
into the microphone.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded,
designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic
compatibility.
Avoid Choking Hazard
Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
WARNING
•Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a
battery or accessory or when charging battery.
•Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially
hazardous environments: Near electrical blasting
caps, in a blasting area, in explosive atmospheres
(inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders,
grain powders, etc.).
•Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while
parked at gasoline service stations.To avoid
electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility
conflicts
•Turn off your radio in any facility where posted
notices instruct you to do so, hospitals or health care
facilities (Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other
Medical Devices) may be using equipment that is
sensitive to external RF energy.
•Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any
use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable
regulations per airline crew instructions.
• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
Protect your hearing:
