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West Marine VHF150 Radio Owner’s Manual
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING!
Read this information before using the radio
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of
the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326
adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated trans-
mitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The
design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these inter-
national standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision
and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING
! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmit-
ter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized anten-
nas, modi
fi
cations, or attachments could impair call quality, damage
the radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please
contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations using the supplied belt-clip. To maintain compliance with
FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted
to the supplied belt-clip. For hand-held operation, the radio should be
held 1 inch from the user’s face. The use of accessories that do not
satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements and should be avoided. For more information about
RF
exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
