Icom IC-M88 Instruction Manual

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W AR N IN GYour Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy dur-ing transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classifiedas “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used onlyduring the course of employment by individuals aware of thehazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radiois NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in anuncontrolled environment.This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposurelimits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies withthe following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electro-magnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compli-ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec-tromagnetic Fields.• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard forSafety 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 RecommendedPractice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous ElectromagneticFields– RF and Microwave.• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use ofaccessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levelsexceeding the FCC and IC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; BeltClip (MB-79), Swivel Belt Clip (MB-86), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack(BP-227), Alkaline Battery Case (BP-226) and Speaker-microphone (HM-138).C AU TIO NTo ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-ergy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits for occu-pational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this maydamaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF ex-posure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio bythe manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturerfor use with this radio.• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% dutycycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC and IC RFexposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmit-ting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmitby pressing the “PTT” switch.• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the bodywhen transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed onpage 33 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC and ICRF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide therecipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna atleast 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.The information listed above provides the user with the information neededto make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that thisradio operates with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits of this radio.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possiblycause 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 operatethe transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such ashospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.Occupational/Controlled UseThe radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed asconsequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware ofthe potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONi