1910 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONYour Icom radio generates RF electromag-netic energy during transmit mode. Thisradio is designed for and classified as “Oc-cupational Use Only”, meaning it must beused only during the course of employmentby individuals aware of the hazards, and theways to minimize such hazards. This radiois NOT intended for use by the “GeneralPopulation” in an uncontrolled environ-ment.• For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF Expo-sure Requirements, the transmitter antenna installationshall comply with the following two conditions:1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi.2. The antenna is required to be located outside of a ve-hicle and kept at a distance of 38 centimeters or morebetween the transmitting antenna of this device and anypersons during operation. For small vehicle as worstcase, the antenna shall be located on the roof top atany place on the centre line along the vehicle in orderto achieve 38 centimeters separation distance. In orderto ensure this distance is met, the installation of the an-tenna must be mounted at least 38 centimeters awayfrom the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protectagainst exposure to bystanders.To ensure that your exposure to RF elec-tromagnetic energy is within the FCC al-lowable limits for occupational use, alwaysadhere to the following guidelines:• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at-tached, as this may damage the radio and may also causeyou to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna isthe antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer oran antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer foruse with this radio.• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time(“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the timecan cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements tobe exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indica-tor” appears. You can cause the radio to transmit by press-ing the “PTT” switch.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF en-ergy that can possibly cause interference with other devicesor systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio inareas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate thetransmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic ra-diation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.WA R N IN G C AU TIO N