Important Cautions; Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility - Radio Shack 5W Owner's Manual

authorized by the manufacturer for use with
this radio.
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. The radio is
transmitting when 7; 7; 7; 7; appears on the LCD.
ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 1cm
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( / inch) away from the body when
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transmitting and only use the belt-clip
supplied with your radio when attaching the
radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements are not
exceeded. To provide the recipients of your
transmission the best sound quality, hold
the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) from
your mouth.
USE ONLY RadioShack authorized
accessories (speaker/microphones,
handstraps, etc.) with your radio. Use of
unauthorized accessories can cause the
FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be 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 RF exposure
limits of the radio.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY
During transmissions, your RadioShack
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
sensitive to electromagnetic radiation,
such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting
sites.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS:

• NEVER hold the transceiver so that
the antenna is very close to, or
touching exposed parts of the body
while transmitting. The transceiver will
perform best if the microphone is 2.5–
5 cm (1 to 2 inches) away from the
mouth and the transceiver is vertical.
• If you wear the radio on your body,
ensure that the antenna is at least 1
centimeter (
when transmitting.
• DO NOT push the PTT when not
actually desiring to transmit.
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1
/ inch) from your body
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