For your safety 15Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehiclesIn the European Community, radio equipment fitted toautomotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/EECand its amendments. The requirements of this directive coverthe electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or electronicequipment fitted to automotive vehicles.To meet the requirements of Directive 72/245/EEC and itsamendments, installation of this product in a vehicle must beperformed according to the instructions provided by thevehicle manufacturer.Notice Failure to install the product correctly may void thevehicle’s type-approval. The owner could be held responsiblefor any damage resulting from vehicle failure that can beattributed to RF energy interfering with the vehicle systems.Unapproved modifications or changes to radioThe radio is designed to satisfy the applicable complianceregulations. Do not make modifications or changes to theradio that are not expressly approved by Tait Limited. Failureto do so could invalidate compliance requirements and voidthe user’s authority to operate the radio.High radio surface temperaturesCaution The bottom surface of the radio and the heatsinkfins can become hot during prolonged operation. Do nottouch these parts of the radio.EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios)This radio complies with the European Union standardEN 60950 when operated up to the rated 33% duty cycle oftwo minutes transmit and four minutes receive, and withambient temperatures of 30°C or lower.Caution Operation outside these limits may cause theexternal temperature of the radio to rise higher than thisstandard permits.