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SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

9. 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 portable 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 portable radio is intended for use in Occupational/ Controlled conditions in

applications 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 portable 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 portable

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 portable 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: