Safety And Regulatory Warnings; Rf Exposure Hazard; Vehicle Manufacturer's Installation Instructions; Mpt 1362 Code Of Practice - Tait TM8100 Installation Manual

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Safety and Regulatory Warnings

This section contains important information on the safe installation of the
radio. You must read this information before starting the installation.
You must also read and observe the safety information on radio operation
provided in the safety and compliance information and the user's guide.
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RF Exposure Hazard

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits:
For radios with a transmit power >25W:
>25W
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For radios with a transmit power of 25W:
25W
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In all cases, the antenna must not be mounted at a location such that any
person or persons can come closer than 35 inches (0.9m) to the antenna.
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Vehicle Manufacturer's Installation Instructions

Installation of this product in a vehicle must be performed according to the
instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer. For more information,
refer to the vehicle manufacturer's website or contact the vehicle
manufacturer's dealer.
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MPT 1362 Code of Practice

Mobile radios should be installed in accordance with the MPT 1362 Code
of Practice.
8 Safety and Regulatory Warnings
VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted centrally on the
vehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.
UHF and 800MHz radios must be installed using an antenna mounted
either centrally on the roof with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.65dBi, or
centrally mounted on the trunk with a gain of 5.65dBi.
The radio must be installed using an externally mounted antenna with a
gain of either 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.
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