Garmin VHF 300 - Marine Radio Safety And Product Information

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1Important Safety andProduct InformationWarnings and Safety NoticesWARNING: This product, its packaging, andits components contain chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer, birth defects,or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided inaccordance with California’s Proposition 65. Seewww.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.NotIce: To prevent possible damage to yourradio, the antenna must be connected to the radiobefore transmitting. This ensures that the poweroutput to the antenna port dissipates properly whentransmitting.Electromagnetic Energy Exposure andAntenna MountingYour VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency(RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observethese guidelines may expose persons to RF radiationabsorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure(MPE).Garmin declares an MPE radius of 59 in. (1.5 m.) forthis system, which was determined using 25 watts outputto an omni-directional 9 dBi gain antenna. The antennashould be installed such that a distance of 59 in. (1.5 m) ismaintained between the antenna and all persons.WARNING: Radio operators with cardiacpacemakers, life-support machines, or electricalmedical equipment should not be exposed toexcessive radio-frequency fields.WARNING: Operate the device in accordance withthe instructions supplied.NotIce: The device complies with internationallyrecognized standards covering human exposure toelectromagnetic fields from radio devices.NotIce: Check with the local authorities for anyantenna or operational restrictions that may apply.Safe Compass DistanceEnsure that you install your VHF radio at least 20 in.(500 mm) from any compass. Test your compass to verifythat it operates correctly when the radio is operating.Important Product InformationThis equipment is for use worldwide, including thefollowing European countries:AT DK DE IT MT SK GB CHBE EE GR LV NL SI IS BGCY FI HU LT PL ES LI ROCZ FR IE LU PT SE NO TRLicensing RequirementsMany countries and administrations require a ships radiolicense and the user to be in possession of a suitable radiooperators license before transmitting equipment can beused for maritime use. Contact your local administrationfor details.