Safety Training Information - Icom IC-GM1600 Instruction Manual

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during
transmit mode.
This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance
of 2.5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational
Use Only". In addition, your Icom radio complies with the fol-
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lowing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy
and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such
levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compli-
ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for
Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recom-
mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-
magnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of
accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip
(MB-86, MB-103Y), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-252) and Lith-
ium Battery Pack (BP-234).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational
use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
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• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this
may damage the radio and may exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A
proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufac-
turer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use
with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time ("50% duty
cycle"). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-
sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when the "TX indicator" light is red. You can cause the radio to transmit by
pressing the "PTT" switch.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body
when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on
page 23 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the re-
cipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the radio in an
almost vertical position at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, the mi-
crophone is located next to the speaker, so you should "talk into the
speaker".
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to
make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this
radio operates within FCC RF exposure limits.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference,
turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate
the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as
hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.