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RF Energy Exposure Guide for

Meteorcomm MCC-545C

Radios Installed in Vehicles or

at Fixed Sites

IMPORTANT

BEFORE INSTALLING, MAINTAINING OR USING YOUR RADIO, READ THIS

GUIDE WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND

CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE

COMPLIANCE WITH FCC OR INDUSTRY CANADA RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.

IMPORTANT

RETAIN THIS GUIDE AT THE LOCATION OF THE RADIO INSTALLATION.

Document Number: 0000xxxx-A

Summary of content (10 pages)

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RF Energy Exposure Guide for Meteorcomm MCC-545C Radios Installed in Vehicles or at Fixed Sites IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING, MAINTAINING OR USING YOUR RADIO, READ THIS GUIDE WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FCC OR INDUSTRY CANADA RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES. IMPORTANT RETAIN THIS GUIDE AT THE LOCATION OF THE RADIO INSTALLATION.
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ITCR 1.0.5.0 RF Energy Exposure Guide © 2012 Meteorcomm® LLC. All rights reserved. Meteorcomm® and ITCNet® are registered trademarks of Meteorcomm LLC and may not be used without express written permission of Meteorcomm LLC. By downloading, using, or referring to this document or any of the information contained herein, you acknowledge and agree: Ownership This document and the information contained herein are the sole and exclusive property of Meteorcomm LLC (“MCC”).
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ITCR 1.0.5.0 RF Energy Exposure Guide RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information, and Operational Instructions for FCC/IC Occupational Use Requirements NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC/IC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
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FCC/ Industry Canada Regulations The FCC/IC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC/IC RF energy exposure limits for mobile two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. or Canada as applicable. When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC/IC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements.
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ITCR 1.0.5.0 RF Energy Exposure Guide General Guidelines These user awareness instructions should accompany the device or vehicle that it is installed in when transferred to other users. Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met. The rated output power of the MCC-545C is 100 W. Maximum measured output power may range as high as the values listed in the tables below.
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Table 1: Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antennas in Mobile Applications – uncontrolled environment. Recommended minimum lateral distance from transmitting antenna cm in. Radio Type Antenna Type Antenna gain (dBi) MCC-545C ¼-wave vertical whip antenna roof-mounted on car or truck 2.15 123 10% 89.6 35.3 MCC-545C 0 dBd gain antenna roofmounted on locomotive cab 2.15 123 10% 89.6 35.
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ITCR 1.0.5.0 RF Energy Exposure Guide Fixed installations: RF exposure compliance, control guidelines and operating instructions To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures: Be aware that a transmitter may operate automatically at any time when functioning as a data radio. Always disable the transmitter when installing or servicing an antenna or transmission line or when working near an installed antenna.
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Table 2: Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antennas in Fixed Applications – controlled/occupational exposure environment. Radio Type MCC-545C MCC-545C MCC-545C Antenna Type Antenna gain (dBi) 2.0dBd exposed dipole fixed to tower leg 5.5dBd exposed dipole fixed to tower leg 7.8 dBd Yagi fixed to tower top Maximum Power (watts) Maximum Duty Cycle Recommended minimum lateral distance from transmitting antenna cm in. 4.1 123 10% 50.2 19.7 7.6 123 10% 75.0 29.