Motorola 99FT3092 Operators Guide

RF Energy Exposure and Product

Safety for Portable Two-Way Radios

ATT EN TIO N!

BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ
THIS GUIDE WHICH CONTAINS
IMPORTANT OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE
AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND
CONTROL FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND
REGULATIONS.

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in

occupational/controlled conditions where
users have full knowledge of their exposure
and can exercise control over their exposure
to meet the occupational limits in FCC and
International standards. This radio device is
NOT authorized for general population
consumer use.

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in
the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users over a
distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio
waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one
form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include,
but are not limited to, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy,
however, should not be confused with these other
forms of electromagnetic energy, which when used
improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high

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levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and
genetic material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and
industry work with organizations to develop standards
for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards
provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both
workers and the general public. These recommended
RF exposure levels include substantial margins of
protection.

All Motorola two-way radios are designed,
manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet
government-established RF exposure levels. In
addition, manufacturers also recommend specific
operating instructions to users of two-way radios.
These instructions are important because they inform
users about RF energy exposure and provide simple
procedures on how to control it.

Please refer to the following websites for more
information on what RF energy exposure is and how
to control your exposure to assure compliance with
established RF exposure limits:

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
www.who.int/en/
www.motorolasolutions.com/rfhealth

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations

When two-way radios are used as a consequence of
employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware
of and able to control their exposure to meet
occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can
be facilitated by the use of a product label directing
users to specific user awareness information. Your
Motorola two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product
Label. Also, your Motorola user manual, or separate
safety booklet includes information and operating
instructions required to control your RF exposure and
to satisfy compliance requirements.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to
comply with a number of national and International
standards and guidelines (listed below) for human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.

This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and
ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/
controlled RF exposure environments at
operating duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen
and is approved for occupational use only. In

terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with
these exposure guidelines, your radio generates

measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting
(during talking), not when it is receiving (listening)
or in standby mode.

NOTE: The approved batteries, supplied with this

radio, are rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor (5%
talk-5% listen-90% standby) even though this
radio complies with FCC occupational
exposure limits and may operate at duty
factors of up to 50% talk.

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

• United States Federal Communications
Commission (FCC), Code of Federal Regulations;
47 CFR et seq.

• FCC, OET Bulletin 65

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1

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

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6

• Industry Canada RSS-102

• Australian Communications Authority
Radiocommunications Standard et seq.

• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 et seq.

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Two-Way Radio Operations

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with
the occupational/controlled environment exposure
limits, always adhere to the following procedures.

• DO NOT remove the RF Exposure Label from the
device.

• User awareness instructions should accompany
device when transferred to other users.

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Operating Instructions

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50%
of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To­Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT
button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is
important because this radio generates measurable
RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in
terms of measuring for standards compliance).

• Private Talk Position (XTS 4000 Only). When
placing or receiving a personal message, hold your
radio as you would a wireline/wireless telephone.
Speak directly into the microphone. Use the PTT as
in a normal two-way operation.

• Two-Way Radio Operation. In front of
the face, hold the radio in a vertical
position with the microphone (and
other parts of the radio including the
antenna) at least one inch (2.5
centimeters) away from the nose or
lips. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is
important to ensure compliance.

NOTE: RF exposures decrease with increasing

distance from the antenna.

• Body Worn Operation. When worn on the body,
always place the radio in a Motorola-approved clip,
holder, holster, case, or body harness for this
product. Using approved body-worn accessories is
important because the use of non-Motorola­approved accessories may result in exposure
levels, which exceed the occupational/controlled
environment RF exposure limits.

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• Use only Motorola-approved supplied or
replacement antennas, batteries, and audio
accessories. Use of non-Motorola-approved
antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed
the applicable RF exposure guidelines (IEEE,
ICNIRP or FCC).

• For a list of Motorola-approved accessories for your
radio model, visit the following website:
http://www.motorolasolutions.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.

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 on
board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in
accordance with applicable regulations per airline
crew instructions.

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Medical Devices

Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association
(AdvaMed) recommends that a minimum separation
of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with those of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Persons with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15
centimeters) 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.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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Use of Communication Devices While Driving
Always check the laws and regulations on the use of

radios in the areas where you drive.

• Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Use hands-free operation, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call, if driving conditions or regulations
so require.

Acoustic Safety

Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended
periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect
your hearing. The louder the radio's volume, the less
time is required before your hearing could be affected.
Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes
undetectable at first and can have a cumulative effect.

To protect your hearing:

• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.

• Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy
surroundings.

• Turn down the volume before adding headset or
earpiece.

• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or
earpieces at high volume.

• When using the radio without a headset or
earpiece, do not place the radio's speaker directly
against your ear.

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Operational Warnings

For Vehicle With Air Bags:
Refer to vehicle manufacturer's

manual prior to installation of

W A R N I N G

electronic equipment to avoid
interference with air bag wiring.
DO NOT place a portable radio in
the area over an air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. Air bags
inflate with great force. If a portable
radio is placed in the air bag
deployment area and the air bag
inflates, the radio may be propelled
with great force and cause serious
injury to occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
(Explosive atmospheres refers to

hazard classified locations that may
contain hazardous gas, vapors, or
dusts.)
Turn off your radio prior to entering
any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere unless it is a portable
radio type especially qualified for
use in such areas as Intrinsically
Safe (for example, Factory Mutual,
CSA, UL, or CENELEC).

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