Ritron JMX-141 Owner's Manual - page 10
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!! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !!
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OBSERVE CAUTION IN THE FOLLOWING
ENVIRONMENTS TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF
YOUR RADIO EQUIPMENT:
MOISTURE: JMX/ SST Series radios are not
waterproof. DO NOT directly expose them to rain or
excessive moisture.
CHEMICALS: Detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays
or petroleum products can damage the radio case.
DO NOT use petroleum solvents of any kind; use a
soft cloth moistened with water to clean the case.
EXTREME HEAT: High temperatures can damage
the battery and other components. DO NOT expose
the units to extreme heat or leave them in direct
sunlight.
LOW TEMPERATURES: The capacity of the NiCd
battery is greatly reduced in extreme cold. When
using the unit in very cold environments, periodically
warm the radio under your coat.
EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSIONS: Maximum drain on
battery power occurs when you are transmitting.
DO NOT hold the Push-To-Talk switch down longer
than necessary during transmission intervals. DO
NOT reduce battery service life by attempting to
power a radio with a depleted battery; always
charge batteries overnight after each day of use.
VIBRATION/ SHOCK: Although your JMX/SST
Series radio is designed to be rugged, it will not
survive excessive abuse. Avoid dropping the radio.
NOTE:
The optional MH-A holster provides added
protection from weather and shock.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY:
The JMX/SST Series handheld radios generate RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
The transmit mode is active when the PTT switch is depressed. This radio is designed for, and
classified as, “Occupational Use Only”, meaning that it must be used only during the course of
employment by individuals who are aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards.
This series of radios is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled
environment.
When used as directed, this series of radios is designed to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits
for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, they are designed to comply with the following Standards
and Guidelines:
·
FCC OET Bulletin 65, Edition 97-01, Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
·
American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
·
American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the
Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.
To ensure that exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for
occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
·
Use only the antenna(s) available from RITRON for these models.
DO NOT attempt to substitute
any other antenna. DO NOT operate the radio without an antenna.
·
Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possible. DO NOT depress the PTT button when not
actually wishing to transmit. These radios are equipped with an internal timer to limit continuous
transmit times. DO NOT exceed a 50% transmit duty cycle.
·
When transmitting, hold the radio in front of the mouth at a distance of at least 4 inches. DO NOT
hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes while transmitting.
·
In belt mounted applications, when transmitting, remove the radio from the belt and hold away
from the body at least 4 inches.
·
When using external headset accessories, hold the unit away from the body at least 4 inches
while transmitting.
·
DO NOT allow children to operate the radio.
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