Regulations And Safety Warnings; Maritime Radio Services Operation; Basic Radio Guidelines - Uniden UM725GBT Owner's Manual

REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read this information before using the radio.

MARITIME RADIO SERVICES OPERATION

Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in
the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive
use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation
on these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. See page E-47 for
tables of the available channels and their uses. If you are still not certain which channels
to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the FCC website (http://wireless.fcc.gov/
marine/) or contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. For individuals requiring
a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your
nearest FCC field office (for US users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users).

BASIC RADIO GUIDELINES

You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which
rules apply to your
found at the US Coast Guard website under the topic Radio Info for Boaters (the direct
link is http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtBoater. Here are a few guidelines that
affect nearly all boaters.
• If you have a VHF radio on your
(156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Starting in 2004,
if a radio is carried, it must be on and set to channel 16 whenever your
• If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast Guard
respond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond to the
distress call.
• Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio. (This is
essentially like making a false 9-1-1 call; you may be subject to fines.)
FCC/Industry Canada Information
Output Power: Hi 25W / Lo 1W
Transmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-161.600MHz
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition
that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the
FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden. Changes
or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Information
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States
with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the
FCC guidelines and these international standards.
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. Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can be
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