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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read this information before using your radio.
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE FOR MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIOS
INSTALLED IN VEHICLES OR AS FIXED SITE CONTROL STATIONS.
This document provides information and instructions for the safe and efficient operation of Motorola
Mobile Two-Way Radios. The information provided in this document supersedes information
contained in user guides published prior to February 2002.
RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information, and Operational
Instructions for FCC Occupational Use Requirements
Note: 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/ICNIRP limits.
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
communications 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 electromagnetic 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 organisations 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 Motorola 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 control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faq.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
Federal Communications Commission Regulations (US markets only)
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile 2-
way radios 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 requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label directing
users to specific user awareness information. Your Motorola 2-way radio has an RF exposure product
label. Do not remove this RF exposure label from the device. Also, your Motorola 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 Motorola radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international
standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at duty factors of up to 50% talk–50% listen and
is authorised by the IEEE/ICNIRP for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for
compliance with these 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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