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Product Safety and RF Exposure
NOTE: If you are not sure of the rated power of your radio, contact your Vertex Standard representative or
dealer and supply the radio model number found on the radio model label. If you can not determine
the rated power out, then assure 3-feet separation from the body of the vehicle. The maximum power
shown on the FCC Grant may be higher than the rated power allowing for production variation.
Mobile Antenna Installation Guidelines
Ÿ These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles with ap-
propriate ground planes.
Ÿ Antennas should be installed in the center area of the roof or the trunk lid taking into account exposure
conditions of backseat passengers and according to the specific instructions and restrictions in the Radio
Installation Manual along with the requirements of the antenna supplier.
Ÿ Trunk lid installations are limited to vehicles with clearly defined flat trunk lids, and in some cases, to spe-
cific radio models and antennas. See the Radio Installation Manual for specific information on how and
where to install specific types of approved antennas to facilitate recommended operating distances to all
potentially exposed persons.
Ÿ Use only the Vertex Standard -approved, supplied antenna or a Vertex Standard-approved re-
placement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and
may result in non-compliance with RF Safety Standards.
Approved Accessories
Ÿ This radio has been tested and meets RF Safety Standards when used with the Vertex Standard acces-
sories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may result in non-compliance
with RF Safety Standards.
Ÿ For a list of Vertex Standard -approved antennas, visit the following Web site, which lists approved acces-
sories for your radio model:
http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr.
Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed
as Fixed Site Control Stations
If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control station or as a fixed unit,
the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order to ensure optimal performance
and compliance with the RF energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed on page 4:
Ÿ The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at all possible.
Ÿ As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee to manage the site in ac-
cordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as
site survey measurements, signage, and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits
are not exceeded.
Ÿ For additional installation information, see the guidelines for minimum separation distances provided
above in the RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions section of this
document.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately
shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be necessary to
conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used in or around vehicles or near
fixed site antenna is sensitive to external RF energy or if any procedures need to be followed to elimi-
nate or mitigate the potential for interaction between the radio transmitter and the equipment or device.
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