Safety Training Information - Icom IC-M25 Instruction Manual

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while
transmitting. This radio is designed for and classified as for
"Occupational Use Only." This means it must be used only
during the course of employment by individuals aware of the
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio
is NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an
uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the
FCC and IC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only." In addition, your
Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard
to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels
for exposure to humans:
• FCC KDB Publication 447498 D03, Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-2019), IEEE Standard for
Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Electric, Magnetic, and
Electromagnetic Fields, 0 Hz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-2021), IEEE Recommended
Practice for Measurements and Computations of Electric, Magnetic, and
Electromagnetic Fields with Respect to Human Exposure to Such Fields, 0
Hz to 300 GHz
• The accessories listed on page 30 are authorized for use with this
product. Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF
exposure levels exceeding the FCC and IC requirements for wireless RF
exposure.
• Health Canada Safety Code 6 - Limits of Human Exposure to
Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz
to 300 GHz.
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is
within the FCC and IC allowable limits for occupational use,
always adhere to the following guidelines:
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• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this
may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF
exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna 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 the total radio use time ("50% duty
cycle"). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC and IC RF
exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when "TX" is displayed on the function display. You can cause the radio to
transmit by pushing the "PTT" switch.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body
when transmitting, and only use the Icom belt-clips listed on page 30
when attaching the radio to your belt, or other place, to ensure FCC and IC
RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed
to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this
radio operates within the FCC and IC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic 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.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as a
consequence of their employment, provided those persons are fully aware of
the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.