Icom IC-F521 Instruction Manual - Safety Training Information
W ARNING
Your Icom radio generates RF electromag-
netic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as “Oc-
cupational Use Only”, meaning it must be
used only during the course of employ-
ment by individuals aware of the hazards,
and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is
NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an
uncontrolled environment.
• For complance wth FCC and Industry Canada RF Expo-
sure Requrements, the transmtter antenna nstallaton
shall comply wth the followng two condtons:
1. The transmtter antenna gan shall not exceed 0 dB.
2. IC-F521:
The transmtter antenna s requred to be located outsde
of a vehcle and kept at a separaton dstance of 63 cen-
tmeters or more between the transmtter antenna of ths
devce and persons durng operaton.
3. IC-F621:
The transmtter antenna s requred to be located outsde
of a vehcle and kept at a separaton dstance of 50 cen-
tmeters or more between the transmtter antenna of ths
devce and persons durng operaton.
CAU TION
To ensure that your exposure to RF elec-
tromagnetic energy is within the FCC al-
lowable limits for occupational use,
always adhere to the following guidelines:
•
DO NOT operate the rado wthout a proper antenna at-
tached, as ths may damage the rado and may also cause
you to exceed FCC RF exposure lmts. A proper antenna
s the antenna suppled wth ths rado by the manufacturer
or an antenna specfically authorzed by the manufacturer
for use wth ths rado.
•
DO NOT transmt for more than 50% of total rado use tme
(“50% duty cycle”). Transmttng more than 50% of the tme
can cause FCC RF exposure complance requrements to
be exceeded. The rado s transmttng when the “TX ndca-
tor” lghts red. You can cause the rado to transmt by press-
ng the “PTT” swtch.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Durng transmssons, your Icom rado generates RF energy
that can possbly cause nterference wth other devces or
systems. To avod such nterference, turn off the rado n
areas where sgns are posted to do so.
DO NOT operate the
transmtter n areas that are senstve to electromagnetc ra-
daton such as hosptals, arcraft, and blastng stes.
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