User Manual

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1 SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
The M-803 digital mobile radio generates RF
electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio
is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of
employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the
ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT
intended for use by the “General Population” in an
uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for
“Occupational Use Only.” In addition, the M-803 digital mobile radio
complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF
energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for
exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992), IEEE Standard for
Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.
Use of this radio as described below will result in user exposure substantially
below the FCC recommended limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic energy.
Before operating this radio:
• Do not operate this radio if any of the RF connectors are not secure or if
open connections are not properly terminated.
• Do not operate this radio near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for
Uncontrolled Exposure and Occupational exposure. The difference is in the
minimum safe distance that people must be away from the antenna when
transmitting RF energy. To assure optimal radio performance and that human
exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines, transmit only
when people are at least the minimum distance away from a properly installed
antenna. Refer to Table 1-1 for the minimal allowable distances.
Note that the M-803 can transmit without pressing the PTT as part of the
normal registration process the radio periodically performs. The TX light
behind the SELECT button on the front panel will glow red when this or any
transmission is in process.