User's Manual

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Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE”. Holding the antenna affects the effective
range.
Two-way Radio Operation
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm) away from the lips.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on
your body when transmitter, always place the radio in a Our supplied or approved clip, holder,
holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Our- approved accessories may exceed
FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.
If you do not use one of the our-supplied or approved body-wore accessories, and are not using the
radio held in the normal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5
cm) from your body when transmitting.
Data Operation
If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable, position
the radio and its antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the body.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility
where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be
in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6
inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Persons with pacemakers should: