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Radio Operation
W hen using \ our radio as a traditional two-way radio,
hold the radio in
a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to
5 cm) away from the lips
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn
off your radio in any facility w here posted notices instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive
to external RF energy
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When instructed to do so, 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.
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks
in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or lire
resulting in bodily injury' or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above
include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, 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 w ith
potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not
always
posted
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