Safety Training Information - Icom IC-V8 Instruction Manual

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

CAUTION
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere to
the following guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,
as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to ex-
ceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the an-
tenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer 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 exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the "TX indicator" is
lit. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT"
switch.
• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batter-
ies, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized acces-
sories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded.
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• 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 listed in this manual when attaching the radio to your
belt, etc. To provide the recipients of your transmission the
best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches)
from mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the in-
formation needed to make him or her aware of RF expo-
sure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates
within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electro-
magnetic 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.
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