Your Tekk International Inc. 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a
number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE
and ICNIRP exposure limits for general/uncontrolled RF exposure environment at
operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for
occupational use only
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In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC
exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is
transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Note: The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor (5%
talk-5% listen - 90% standby), even though this radio complies with the FCC occupational
RF exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk.
Operating Instructions:
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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, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50%
of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy
exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
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Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other
parts of the radio, including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose.
Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease
with distance from the antenna. Antenna should be kept away from eyes.
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When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Tekk International Inc. approved
clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn
accessories is important because the use of Tekk International Inc. or other
manufacturer’s non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed
the FCC’s general/uncontrolled environment RF exposure limits.
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If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended
use position in front of the face, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least
2.5 cm (one inch) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper
distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the
antenna.
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Use only Tekk International Inc.
approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries,
and accessories. Use of non-
manufacturer-name
approved antennas, batteries, and
accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
