User's Manual

Synthesized Scanning Radio
FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
OCCUPATIONAL USEONLY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General
Docket 93-62, November 7,1997, has adopted a safety standard for human
exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard
for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user
exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and
Federal Communications Commission limits.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty
cycle). Transmitting more than50% of the time can cause FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
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This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an
uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use,
work related operations only where radio operator must have the
knowledge to control the user’s exposure conditions for satisfying the
higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.
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When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone
2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is
illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT bar
on the radio.
 These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF
exposure compliance.
Failure to observe these restrictions mean violation.
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