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!! CAUTIONS— ALL RADIOS !!
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OBSERVE CAUTION IN THE FOLLOWING
ENVIRONMENTS TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF
YOUR RADIO EQUIPMENT:
LOCATION:
Be aware that this radio and/or antenna
may create interference with, or be interfered with,
by nearby electronic equipment such as computers,
monitors, keyboards, electronic telephones and
other sensitive devices. Either move the equipment
or use a remote antenna to separate components
sufficiently to stop or reduce interference.
MOISTURE:
PBS "D-Series" base radios are not
waterproof. DO NOT directly expose them to rain or
excessive moisture.
CHEMICALS:
Detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays or
petroleum products can damage the radio case. DO
NOT use petroleum solvents of any kind; use a soft
cloth moistened with water to clean the case.
EXTREME HEAT:
High temperatures can damage the
radio and its components. DO NOT expose the units
to extreme heat or leave them in direct sunlight.
EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSIONS:
DO NOT hold the
Push-To-Talk switch down longer than necessary
during transmission intervals.
VIBRATION/ SHOCK:
Although your PBS "D-Series"
base radio is designed to be rugged, it will not
survive excessive abuse. Avoid dropping the radio.
The PBS "D-Series" base radios generate RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This product has
been evaluated for compliance with the maximum permissible exposure limits for RF energy at the maximum
power rating of the unit with the antenna included with the unit. To comply with Occupational/Controlled limits,
all persons must be at least 5.7 inches from the antenna while the unit is transmitting. Other antenna may
require lesser or greater distances to meet limits depending upon their gain relative to that tested. Higher gain
antennas are capable of yielding a higher RF energy density in the strongest part of their field and would,
therefore, require a greater separation from the antenna. This product is not designed to be used by the
general public in an uncontrolled environment unless compliance with the Uncontrolled/General Population limits
for RF exposure can be assured.
To ensure that exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use,
always adhere to the following guidelines:
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Use only the antenna(s) available from RITRON for these models.
DO NOT
operate the radio without an
antenna.
•
Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possible.
DO NOT
depress the PTT button when not actually
wishing to transmit. These radios are equipped with an internal timer to limit continuous transmit times.
•
When transmitting, maintain a distance of at least 5.7 inches.
DO NOT
hold the radio in such a manner that
the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes while transmit-
ting.
•
DO NOT
allow children to operate the radio.
When used as directed, this series of radios is designed to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits for
“Occupational Use Only”. In addition, they are designed to comply with the following Standards and Guidelines:
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FCC OET Bulletin 65, Edition 97-01, Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
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American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
•
American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of
Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY
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