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• Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio. (This is essentially like making a false 9-1-1 call;
you may be subject to fines.)
Compliance
FCC Part 15
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by West Marine.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l'utilisateur de
faire fonctionner cet équipement. Tout changement ou modification doit être approuvé par écrit par West Marine.
Avis de conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a été testé et s'avère conforme à l'article 15 des règlements de la Commission fédérale
des communications (FCC). Ce dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférences
nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les parasites qu'il reçoit, incluant les parasites pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement.
In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 137.7 in (350 cm) separa-
tion from the human body at all times when using 9dB antenna.
IC
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licences d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences,
incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal.
In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 137.7 in (350 cm)
separation from the human body at all times when using 9dB antenna.
Afin de se conformer aux exigences d'exposition RF FCC/ISED, ce dispositif doit être installé pour assurer une séparation d'au
moins 350 cm du corps humain en tout temps lorsque vous utilisez une antenne de 9 dB.
Lead Warning
The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. West Marine works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our prod-
ucts and accessories.
Antenna Selection and Installation
Your VHF595 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas. However, the selection and the installation
of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer.
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