TM9300/TM9400 Installation Guide Safety and Regulatory Warnings 7© Tait Limited December 20151 Safety and Regulatory WarningsWarning Incorrect installation of your mobile radio may causedamage to your vehicle which may result in death or serious injury.You must read this manual before starting the installation!You must also read and observe the safety information on radiooperation provided in the safety and compliance information andthe user’s guide!1.1 RF Exposure HazardFCC RF ExposureLimits To comply with FCC RF exposure limits:For radios with a transmit power of 30-50W:■ VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted centrally on thevehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.■ UHF and 800MHz radios must be installed using an antenna mountedeither centrally on the roof with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.65dBi, orcentrally mounted on the trunk with a gain of 5.65dBi.For radios with a transmit power of 25W:■ The radio must be installed using an externally mounted antenna with again of either 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.In all cases, the antenna must not be mounted at a location such that anyperson or persons can come closer than 35 inches (0.9m) to the antenna.Health CanadaWarning Statement The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is locatedor pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canadalimits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable fromthe Health Canada website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca.1.2 Vehicle Manufacturer’s Installation InstructionsInstallation of this product in a vehicle must be performed according to theinstructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer. For more information,refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s website or contact the vehiclemanufacturer’s dealer.25W