Giant Telecom MGAFJ User Manual

MG160 Manual

Safety and General Information

Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation

Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.

The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user
guides published prior to December 1, 2002.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure
compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere
to the following procedure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF
energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2
sub-part J.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition.

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998.

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.

•Australian Communications Authority Radio communications (Electromagnetic
Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.

• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 “Regulation of limitation of exposure
to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and
300GHz”.
To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to
the following procedures.

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications,
or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects its effective
range.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines if you wear a

radio on your body when transmitting always place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or
approved clip holder, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of
non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
guidelines.
If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories and
are not using the radio held in the normal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna are

at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.

Data Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable,

position the radio and its antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference;

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

IC Canada

The term "IC:" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in
any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft. Any use of a radio
must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices – Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation
of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the
radio is turned ON.

• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.

• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place.

Medical Devices – Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such