User's Manual

1. General Information about the FireLine
1.1. Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of a FireLine radio modem.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information
presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio
modem. After reading it, keep the manual handy for quick reference, in case
questions arise later on.
1.2. NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver. All service work
must be referred to your Authorized Service Center or Raveon Technologies
Service Department.
1.3. Safety / Warning Information
WARNING - DO NOT operate theRV-M5-U radio modem when bystanders
are within 2 feet (.6 meters) of the antenna.
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off this radio or
remove the DC power when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a
blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs
and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Do not install this product for use in areas with potentially
explosive atmospheres. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such
areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion
or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling
areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any
other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with
potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.
1.4. Safety Training information:
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd.
The radio modem must be used in fixed vehicle-mount configurations or at
fixed base-station sites. It is not intended for portable applications.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only
where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure
conditions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum