User's Manual

SRM9022 ~ PMR MOBILE RADIO USER GUIDE
© TMC Radio 2007 page 36 TNM-U-E-0063 Issue 2
12. APPENDIX C – COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES (UNITED STATES AND CANADA)
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS.
Before using your TMC Radio 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 forboth 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 TMC 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 TMC Radio two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR
part 2 sub-part J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition