Icom IC-V8 Instruction Manual

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iiiSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONCAUTIONTo ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic en-ergy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere tothe following guidelines:• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to ex-ceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the an-tenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or anantenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for usewith 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 to beexceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” islit. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”switch.• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batter-ies, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized acces-sories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliancerequirements to be exceeded.• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away fromthe body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clipswhich listed in this manual when attaching the radio to yourbelt, etc. To provide the recipients of your transmission thebest sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches)from mouth, and slightly off to one side.The information listed above provides the user with the in-formation needed to make him or her aware of RF expo-sure, and what to do to assure that this radio operateswithin the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electro-magnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions,your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possiblycause interference with other devices or systems. To avoidsuch interference, turn off the radio in areas where signsare posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter inareas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation suchas hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.