Fcc Rf Exposure Information; Body-Worn Operation - West Marine VHF155 Guide D'utilisation

FCC RF Exposure Information

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both
U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies
with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the
knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to
insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
• Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.
• Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please
contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Hand-Held Operation (Held-to-Face)
This device was evaluated for typical hand-held (held-to-face) operations
with a 1 inch spacing from the front of the radio. For hand-held operation,
the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face in order to comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements.

Body-Worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied
belt-clip. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements,
body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip. For hand-
held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face.
The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. For
more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.
West Marine VHF155 Radio Owner's Manual
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