Garmin GARVHF3 User Manual

Important Safety and Product Information

Important Safety and

Product Information

Warnings and Safety Notices

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and

its components contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in
accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See
www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.

NOTICE: To prevent possible damage to your

radio, the antenna must be connected to the radio
before transmitting. This ensures that the power
output to the antenna port dissipates properly when
transmitting.

Electromagnetic Energy Exposure and
Antenna Mounting

Your VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency
(RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observe
these guidelines may expose persons to RF radiation
absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure
(MPE).

Garmin declares an MPE radius of 59 in. (1.5 m.) for
this system, which was determined using 25 watts output
to an omni-directional
should be installed such that a distance of 59 in. (1.5 m) is
maintained between the antenna and all persons.

WARNING: Radio operators with cardiac

pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical
medical equipment should not be exposed to

excessive radio-frequency elds.

9 dBi gain antenna. The antenna

WARNING: Operate the device in accordance with

the instructions supplied.

NOTICE: The device complies with internationally

recognized standards covering human exposure to

electromagnetic elds from radio devices.

NOTICE: Check with the local authorities for any

antenna or operational restrictions that may apply.

Safe Compass Distance

Ensure that you install your VHF radio at least 20 in.
(500 mm) from any compass. Test your compass to verify
that it operates correctly when the radio is operating.

Important Product Information

This equipment is for use worldwide, including the
following European countries:

AT DK DE IT MT SK GB CH

BE EE GR LV NL SI IS BG

CY FI HU LT PL ES LI RO

CZ FR IE LU PT SE NO TR

Licensing Requirements

Many countries and administrations require a ships radio
license and the user to be in possession of a suitable radio
operators license before transmitting equipment can be
used for maritime use. Contact your local administration
for details.

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