—Reduce the amount of time spent using your wireless device.
—Use a speakerphone, earpiece, headset, or other hands-free accessory to reduce proximity to the head
(and thus head exposure). While wired earpieces may conduct some energy to the head and wireless
earpieces also emit a small amount of RF energy, both wired and wireless earpieces remove the greatest
source of RF energy (handheld device) from proximity to the head and thus can greatly reduce total exposure
to the head.
—Increase the distance between wireless devices and your body.
This radio is designed for and classified as "General population/uncontrolled use". General population/uncon-
trolled environments are defined as locations where there is exposure of individuals who have no knowledge
or control of RF exposure level.
Hand-held Mode
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the controlled environment exposure
limits, always adhere to the following procedure:
-To receive calls, release the PTT button.
-To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button in front of the face.
-Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the antenna)
at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) away from the nose or lips.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded,
designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. During transmissions, your 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, such as hospitals or healthcare
facilities.
Persons with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) or other active implantable medical
devices should:
• Consult with their physicians regarding the potential risk of interference from radio frequency transmitters,
such as portable radios (poorly shielded medical devices may be more susceptible to interference).
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
• Do not carry the radio in a chest pocket or near the implantation site, and carry or use the radio on the
opposite side of the body from the implantable device to minimize the potential for interference.
Hearing Aids: Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device
to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining
this information.
Turn off your radio in the following conditions
•Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially hazardous or explosive atmosphere. Only
radio types that are especially qualified should be used in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe".
Note: the areas with potentially explosive atmosphere referred to above include blasting caps, blasting areas,
inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, fueling areas such as below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as
grain, dust or metal powders) and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often – but not always posted.
•Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin
when the radio is in use, a burn can result.
•Turn off your radio before removing or installing accessories.
•When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot.
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