Operating Rules And Regulations - Ericsson LBI-38795B Operator's Manual

radio in low areas of terrain, under power lines or
bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel
framed building can severely reduce the range of
the unit. Mountains and buildings can also reduce
the range of the unit.
In areas where transmission or reception is
poor, some improvement may be obtained by
insuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few
yards in another direction or moving to a higher
elevation may also improve communication. Ve-
hicular operation can be aided with the use of an
externally mounted antenna.
Battery condition is another important factor
in the trouble free operation of a portable radio.
Always properly charge the batteries.
Always observe all of the Federal Communi-
cation Commission's rules and regulations.

OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Two-way FM radio systems must be operated
in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you
must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that
apply to your particular type of radio operation.
Following these rules will help eliminate confu-
sion, assure the most efficient use of the existing
radio channels, and result in a smoothly function-
ing radio network.
When using your two-way radio, remember
these rules:
1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt
any distress or emergency message. As
your radio operates in much the same
way as a telephone "party line", always
listen to make sure that the channel is
clear and/or observe the display for the
absence of the "BSY" status flag before
transmitting. Emergency calls have pri-
ority over all other messages. If some-
one is sending an emergency message
- such as reporting a fire or asking for
help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE
AIR!
2. The use of profane or obscene language
is prohibited by Federal law.
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