Regulations And Safety Warnings; Antenna Selection And Installation - Uniden UM255 Owner's Manual

Regulations and Safety Warnings

Regulations and Safety Warnings

Antenna Selection and Installation

Your UM255 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine 27MHz-
(HF-AM) antennas. However, the selection and the proper installation of the antenna
is the responsibility of the user or installer.
The antenna used with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to
ensure a safe distance between the antenna and persons close by.
• Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed at least 1m away from
any area where people are likely to be.
• Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be installed at least 2m away.
• While the radio is transmitting, do not come closer to the antenna than the
recommended safe distance.
• Do not touch the antenna when the radio is powered on and might begin
transmitting.
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