Fcc Information; Safety Training Information - Icom IC-F8100 Instruction Manual

FCC INFORMATION

• FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this trans-
ceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could
void your authority to operate this transceiver under
FCC regulations.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromag-
netic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as "Oc-
cupational Use Only", meaning it must be
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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 en-
vironment.
• For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF
Exposure Requirements, the transmitter antenna in-
stallation shall comply with the following two condi-
tions:
1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed
0 dBi.
2. The antenna is required to be located outside of
a vehicle and kept at a distance of 80 centime-
ters or more between the transmitting antenna of
this device and any persons during operation. For
small vehicle as worst case, the antenna shall be
located on the roof top at any place on the centre
line along the vehicle in order to achieve 80 cen-
timeters separation distance. In order to ensure
this distance is met, the installation of the antenna
must be mounted at least 80 centimeters away
from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to
protect against exposure to bystanders.
3. Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are
at least the recommended minimum distance of
160 centimeters away from the properly installed
antenna. This separation distance will ensure that
there is sufficient distance from a properly installed
externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF expo-
sure requirements in the applicable RF exposure
compliance standards.
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To ensure that your exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy is within the
FCC allowable limits for occupational
use, always adhere to the following
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guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna
attached, as this may damage the radio and may
also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A
proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio
by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically autho-
rized 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 transmit-
ting when the "TX" icon is displayed. You can cause
the radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch.
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 hospi-
tals, aircraft, and blasting sites.