SRM9030plus ~ Trunked Mobile Radio User Guide
© TMC Radio 2008
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TNM-U-E-0093 Issue 1.1
Appendix C – Compliance with RF Energy
Exposure Guidelines (United States and
Canada)
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS.
Before using your TMC Radio mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy
awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance
with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in Occupational/ controlled conditions in a
mobile application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise
control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorised for
general population, consumer, or any other use.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum
to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio
frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form
of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited to, electric power,
sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms
of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly can cause biological damage.
Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with organizations
to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide
recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These
recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection. All two-way
radios marketed is North America are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure
they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also
recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These
instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and
provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the following websites for
more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to
assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc. gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-fags. htm 1
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencvradiation/index.htmi
Federal Communications Commission Regulations:
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure
limits for mobile two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way
radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully
aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. An
exposure awareness label is attached to the equipment directing users to specific
awareness information.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your TMC two-way radio is designed to comply with a number of national and international
standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and