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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS.

Before using your Simoco Australasia mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness

and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure

guidelines.

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in Occupational/ controlled conditions in a mobile

application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over

their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population,

consumer, or any other use.

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide

communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or

radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms

include, but are not limited to, electric power, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be

confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly can cause

biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with organizations to develop

standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure

for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial

margins of protection. All two-way radios marketed is North America are designed, manufactured and

tested to ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers

also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are

important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on

how to control it. Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy

exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure

limits.

http:l/www.fcc. gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-fags. htm 1

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencvradiation/index.htmi

Federal Communications Commission Regulations:

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile

two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are used as a

consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their

exposure to meet occupational requirements. An exposure awareness label is attached to the

equipment directing users to specific awareness information.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Your Simoco Australasia two-way radio is designed to comply with a number of national and

international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency

electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for

Occupational/ Controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk 50% listen and is

authorised by the FCC for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the

FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting

(during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.

Your Simoco Australasia two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards

and guidelines: