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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during
transmit mode.
This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance
of 2.5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational
Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the fol-
lowing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy
and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such lev-
els for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance
with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro-
magnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for
Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec-
tromagnetic 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.
• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of
accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-
86, MB-103), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-245), Speaker-micro-
phone (HM-125), Headset with headset adapter (HS-94, HS-95, HS-97
with OPC-1392).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational
use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may
damaged the radio and may exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper an-
tenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an an-
tenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty
cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-
sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when the “TX indicator” lights. When the radio is turned ON, pressing the
“PTT” switch makes the radio transmit.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body
when transmitting and only use one of the belt clips listed on page 33
when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of
your transmission the best sound quality, hold the radio in an almost verti-
cal position at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. The microphone is
located next to the speaker, so you should “talk into the speaker”.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to
make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio
operates within FCC RF exposure limits.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference,
turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate
the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as
hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
