Ritron Patriot RPM-160 User manual - page 6
RF EXPOSURE
RF WARNING STATEMENT:
The following statement appears in the Users Manual regarding RF safety:
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION,
AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THIS IMPORTANT RF
ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES.
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 limits.
This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
This 2-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, electric power, 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 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 2-way radios marketed in North America 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 2-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 Communications Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile 2-
way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When 2-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 label directing users to specific user awareness
information. Your Ritron RPM 60 Series Mobile Radio has a RF exposure product label. Also, your Ritron
RPM 60 Series Owners Manual includes information and operating instructions required to control your
RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your Ritron RPM 60 Series Mobile Radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and
international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk- 50% listen and is
authorized by the FCC for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the