Product Safety And Rf Exposure - Vertex Standard VXD-R70 Installation Manual

Product Safety and RF Exposure

ATTENTION!
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THIS CHAPTER WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPER-
ATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user
guides published prior to February 2002.
RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information, and Operational Instructions for FCC Occu-
pational Use Requirements
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full
knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC lim-
its. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
This 2-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communica-
tions 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, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnet-
ic 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 safe 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 Vertex Standard 2-way radios 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 2-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 Web sites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to con-
trol your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
Federal Communication Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile 2-way ra-
dios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When 2-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 require-
ments. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label directing users to specific user awareness
information. Your Vertex Standard 2-way radio has a RF exposure product label. Also, your Vertex Standard
user manual, or separate safety booklet, includes information and operating instructions required to control
your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standard
Your Vertex Standard two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and interna-
tional standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF expo-
sure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational
use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio antenna
radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening)
or in standby mode.
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