Fcc Rf Exposure Information - West Marine VHF255 Owner's Manual

• 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.)
FCC/Industry Canada Information
Š Certification: FCC Part 80 or RSS-182
Š Output Power: 5W
Š Emission: 16K0F3E
Š Transmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz
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. (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void
compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be
approved in writing by West Marine. Changes or modifications not
approved by West Marine could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

FCC RF Exposure Information

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both
U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies
with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the
knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to
insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
• Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.
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West Marine VHF255 Radio Owner's Manual