User's Manual

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for

Occupational Use

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 the

occupational limits in FCC and International standards. This radio device is NOT authorized for

general population consumer use.

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide

communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy

or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other

forms include, but are not limited to, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be

confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can

cause biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic

material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to develop

standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF

exposure for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include

substantial margins of protection.

All RCA Communications Systems’ two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to

ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also

recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are

important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on

how to control it.

Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and

how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure

limits:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for

portable two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are used as

a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control

their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the

use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information. RCA

Communications Systems’ two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, RCA

Communications Systems’ user manual or separate safety booklet includes information and

operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance

requirements.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

RCA Communications Systems’ two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number

of national and International standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio

frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP

exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at operating duty factors of

up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of

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RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use 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 the occupational limits in FCC and International standards. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer use.
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measuring RF energy for compliance with these exposure guidelines, your radio generates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode. RCA Communications Systems’ two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: ● United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J ● Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6.
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worn accessories is important because the use of non- RCA Communications Systems -approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits. ● If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position in front of the face, ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from the body when transmitting.