User Manual

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1.1 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
The M-803 mobile radio transmits using a remote antenna. When it is ON, it
receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. In 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with
safety limits, based on the recommended limits of the National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and the American National
Safety Institute (ANSI).
The design of the M-803 mobile radio complies with the FCC guidelines for
Occupational/Controlled exposure to RF electromagnetic fields, as measured
by the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE). To assure optimal
performance and human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the
FCC guidelines, always adhere to the following:
1. The push-to-talk button should only be depressed when intending to send
a voice message.
2. The radio should only be used for necessary work related
communications.
3. The radio should only be used by authorized and trained personnel and
should not be operated by children.
4. Do not operate the radio in explosive atmospheres (gases, dust, fumes,
etc.) or near explosive blasting caps.
5. Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio. Changes or
modifications to the radio may cause harmful interference. Only qualified
personnel should service the radio.
6. Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, control heads,
speakers/microphones, etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause
the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of a RF exposure, and what to do to
assure that this radio operates within the FCC exposure limits of this
radio.