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Important information
Safety warnings
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Persons with cardiac pacemakers are strongly advised to ask a doctor whether he has basically
concerns against the use of a radio set and/or which rules of conduct are to be observed.
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Never touch the antenna during the transmission!
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Prior to using the radio set in a vehicle, make yourself in any case familiar with its functions
and their operation! Never allow yourself to be distracted by operating the radio set or by radio
communications from the current traffic situation!
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Never transmit without having an antenna connected!
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Never open the housing of a radio set or its accessories and do not carry out any modification.
Ensure that any repair is carried out exclusively by qualified personnel. Modifications of or
interventions in the radio set automatically lead to an expiry of the type approval, moreover
it voids all warranty claims!
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Prevent children from playing with the radio set, accessories, batteries or the packing material.
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Do not operate the radio set, if you detect any damage of the housing or the antenna. Contact
a qualified workshop.
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Protect your radio set and the accessories against moistness, heat, dust and strong vibrations.
Avoid operating temperatures below -10°C or above +50°C.
Legal requirements
Operating CB radio sets:
In Germany, this radio set is free of charge and can be operated with each channel configuration
without any registration. However, different provisions may apply in other countries: Prior to using
the radio set abroad, find out more about the current national provisions! Be sure to observe the
relevant provisions as well as any possible obligation to register otherwise, you may be risking
significant fines or even the confiscation of your radio set!
Installing a radio set in a vehicle:
The manufacturer has specified instructions for the installation of radio sets and antennas in
nearly all types of vehicle: Thus, contact your automobile dealer for the corresponding manufacturer
specifications belonging to your car model. In any case, you should observe these specifications
when installing the radio set, since the type approval of your vehicle can expire otherwise!
Using voice radio in a vehicle:
While the driver of a vehicle is allowed to use mobile phones only using a hands-free kit or when
the vehicle engine is switched off, an express exception to this rule is provided for radio sets in
the German Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulations (Prior to making trips abroad, find out more about
different provisions which may apply!). However, you should only use your radio set, if the traffic
situation permits (please refer also to the safety instructions)!
