Ifcc Rf Exposure Compliance Requirements For Occupational Use Only; Caution Vhf And Uhf Radios (Pl5151/Pl5164); Caution Vhf Radio (Pl5151); Caution Uhf Radio (Pl5164) - Midland PL-5161 Operating Instructions Manual

I FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE
ONLY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has
adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment. Topaz3 / Legacy subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper
operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and
Federal Communications Commission limits.
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CAUTION VHF AND UHF RADIOS (PL5151/PL5164)

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.
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This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled
environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only
where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the user's exposure conditions for
satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.
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When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm)
away from your mouth.
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The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can
cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT bar on the radio.
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These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance.
Failure to observe these restrictions mean violation.
I.2

CAUTION VHF RADIO (PL5151)

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This device has been approved for use, at a maximum duty factor of 50%, using the specific
belt clip and leather belt-holster tested for body-worn SAR compliance. Other belt clips or
body-worn accessories may not comply and should be avoided. ALWAYS use authorized
accessories: antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker microphones, etc.
I.3

CAUTION UHF RADIO (PL5164)

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This device has been approved for use, at a maximum duty factor of 50%, using the specific
plastic belt clip and/or leather belt-holster (ACC-304) tested for body-worn SAR compliance.
Other belt clips or body-worn accessories may not comply and should be avoided. ALWAYS
use authorized accessories: antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker microphones, etc.
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