Professional Radio
GP340
User Guide
68P64110B23A
Issue: July 1999
CONTENTS
Radio Overview.............................................3
Operation and Control Functions.......................3
Radio Controls
Programmable Buttons
AudioSignalTones........................................6
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Getting Started..............................................7
Batteryinformation
Battery Care and Tips..................................7
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries .... 8
Charging the Battery
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Accessory Information..................................9
Attaching the Battery
Removing the Battery
AttachingtheAntenna
RemovingtheAntenna
Attaching the Belt Clip.....................................11
Removing the Belt Clip
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Radio Operation..........................................12
TurningtheRadioOn-Off
AdjustingtheRadio’sVolume.............................12
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Selecting a Radio Channel
Sending a Call
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Receiving a Call...............................................12
Radio Caiis
Selective Call...................................................13
Making a Selective Call
Receiving a Selective Call
Emergency Call
Lone Worker....................................................15
Talkaround.......................................................16
Features
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Transmit Power................................................18
Whisper............................................................19
Call Forward
Voice Cperated Transmit (VCX)
Voice Recorder................................................22
Scan
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Starting or Stopping Scan................................23
Talkback
Deleting a Nuisance Channel
Adding a Deleted Nuisance Channel................24
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Safety Information......................................25
Safe and Efficient Operation............................25
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy... 25
Radio Operation and EME Exposure. ... 26
Electromagnetic Interference/
Compatibility
Operational Warnings......................................26
Vehicles with an Air Bag
PofenfiallyExplosiveAtmospheres. . . 26
Batteries.....................................................26
Blasting Caps and Areas
Operational Cautions.......................................27
Damaged Antennas
Batteries.....................................................27
General Radio Care.........................................27
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Computer Software Copyright
The products described in this manuai may inciude copyrighted computer
programmes stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the
United States ot America and other countries preserve tor Motoroia Europe
and Motoroia inc. certain exciusive rights tor copyrighted computer
programmes, inciuding the right to copy or reproduce in any torm the
copyrighted computer programme. Accordingiy any copyrighted computer
programmes contained in the products described in this manuai may not be
copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission ot
the hoiders ot the rights. Furthermore, the purchase ot these products shaii not
be deemed to grant either directiy or by impiication, estoppei, or otherwise, any
iicence under the copyrights, patents, or patent appiications ot the hoiders ot
the rights, except tor the normai non-exciusive royaitytree iicence to use that
arises by operation ot the iaw in the saie ot the product.
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RADIO OVERVIEW
This user guide covers the operation of the GP340
Portable Radio.
Please read pages 25 to 27 before using this radio
OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Radio Controls
8. LED Indicator
Green: Successful power up.
Green Flashing: Radio scanning.
Red: Radio transmitting.
Red Flashing: Channel busy - when receiving.
Yellow: Radio called.
Yellow Flashing: Radio call reminder alert.
Red Flashing: Low battery warning - when
transmitting.
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The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the
inside front cover.
1. Channel Selector Knob
Allow selection of upto16 channels.
2. On-Off/VolumeKnob
Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust
the radio’s volume.
3. Side Button 1 (programmable)
4. Push to Talk Button (PTT)
Press and hold down this button to talk, release
it to listen.
5. Side Button 2 (programmable)
6. Side Button 3 (programmable)
7. Top Button (programmable)
Recommended for Emergency Button.
9. Microphone
Speak clearly into the microphone when
sending a message.
10. Antenna
11. Accessory Connector
Connects headsets, remote speaker/microphones and other accessories. Replace
attached dust cap when not in use.
Programmable Buttons
Several of your radio buttons can be
programmed, bythe Customer Programming
Software (CPS), to activate the radio features.
The following table shows the features that can
be assigned to the Top button and the three
Side Buttons.
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Feature
Description
To monitor the selected channel for any activity
Monitor/Cancel
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to cancel a current outgoing or incoming call.
Radio Call To make an individual or group selective call.
Scan On/Off
To toggle between start and stop of the scan operation.
To delete a nuisance channel while scanning
Nuisance Delete/
Cancel
or
delete the message currently being played back from
voice storage.
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Transmit Power
Talkaround On/Off
To toggle your radio’s transmit power level between High
and Low power.
To talk directly with another radio without going through a
system or dispatcher.
Emergency To activate the Emergency alarm call.
To identify yourself as a lone worker. Radio enters emer
Lone Worker
gency sequence unless you respond when prompted by
pressing any radio button.
Call Forward
To transfer calls automatically to another radio if you are
unable to take the call.
Feature
Whisper
Record/Play-back
Cancel Message
Description
To increase the microphone gain to allow you to speak
quietly.
To record/play-back incoming calls or memo using
voice recorder feature.
Deletes the message currently being played back from
voice recorder (Voice storage).
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Power Up - Radio self-test
OK
Power Up - Radio self-test
Fail
Button Error
Force Monitor(PTT pressed)
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Feature Enable Side Buttons/
Top Button
Feature Disable Side Buttons/
Top Button
Channel Busy Tone/
Engaged
Individual Call Alert
Call Reminder
Group Call Alert
TOT Pre Alert
Monitor Alert
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Priority Call detected
H/W error - tone continues
until valid operation.
Lone Worker Reminder
Low Battery
Cancel Message
Incoming Ringing Tone
Outgoing Ringing Tone
Voice Storage Record
Voice Storage Warning
Voice Storage Full
Channel Free Beep
Incoming Emergency Alert
П П П П
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Call Failed
Scan Start
Scan Stop
Priority Channel
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery Care and Tips
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd),
nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion
rechargeable battery.
The following battery tips will help you obtain the
highest performance and longest cycle life from your
Motorola rechargeable battery.
• Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hrs)
before using it to obtain maximum battery
capacity and performance.
• Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead
to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
• When charging a battery that is attached to the
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
• The battery should be at about 25°C (room
temperature) whenever possible. Charging a
cold battery (below 10°C) may result in leakage
of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the
battery.
performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate
battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing
circuit to ensure that the battery is charged
within these temperature limits.
New batteries can be stored up to two years
without signi^cant cycle loss. Store new/unused
batteries, at room temperature, in cool dry area.
Batteries which have been in storage should be
charged overnight.
Do not return fully charged batteries to the
charger for an “extra boost”. This action will
signi^cantly reduce cycle life.
Do not leave your radio and battery in the
charger when not charging. Continuous charging
will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger
as a radio stand.)
For optimum battery life and operation use only
Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to
operate as an integrated energy system.
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• Charging a hot battery (above 35°C) results in
reduced discharge capacity affecting the
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Recycling or Disposal of Batteries
At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be
recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be
available in all areas.
Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all
re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola
dealer for further information.
Charging the Battery
If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low, you
will need to charge the battery before you can use it in
your radio.
Please contact your dealer for further information.
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from the
factory. New batteries could prematurely
indicate full charge, charge a new battery for
14-16 hrs before initial use.
Charger LED
Red Battery is charging
Green Battery is fully charged
Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable
Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge
Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged
Battery is damaged. Please contact your dealer.
1.
Place the radio with the battery attached, or the
Status
battery alone, in the charger.
2.
The charger’s LED indicates the charging
progress.
Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola
authorized batteries listed below; other batteries will
not charge.
Part No. Description
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HNN9008
HNN9009
HNN9010
HNN9011
HNN9012
HNN9013
High-Capacity NiMH
Ultra-High-Capacity NiMH
Ultra-High-Capacity FM NiMH
High-Capacity FM NiCd
High-Capacity NiCd
Lithium-Ion
FM - Factory Mutual
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
Attaching the Battery
Removing the Battery
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1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery
into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.
2. Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until you hear a click.
Turn off the radio, if it is turned on.
2.
Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the
battery downwards.
3.
Pull the top part of the battery away from the
radio’s body, and remove the battery.
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Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna
1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the
radio’s antenna connector.
2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
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1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you
can remove it.
Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip
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1. Alignthegroovesofthebeltclipwiththoseof 1. Useakeytopressthebeltcliptabawayfrom
the battery. the battery.
2. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
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TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF
• To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume
Control knob clockwise.
SELECTING A RADIO CHANNEL
Your radio offers 16 channels, however some may
not be programmed. Check with your dealer for
more information.
• Turn the Channel Selector knob clockwise or
counterclockwise until you reach the desired
channel indicated on the selector graduation.
SENDING A CALL
1. Use the Channel Selector knob to change to
the required channel.
2. Press the PTT button and speak clearly into the
microphone. Your mouth should be about 2.5 5cm awayfrom the microphone.
• To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume
Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a
click.
ADJUSTING THE RADIO’S VOLUME
• Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust
the volume level.
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3. Release the PTT button when you ^nish
speaking.
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level.
2. Switch to the desired channel.
3. If, at any time, a call is received, you will hear
the call at the volume level you have set.
RADIO CALLS
SELECTIVE CALL
Making a Selective Call
You can make a selective call to a particular
radio, known as an individual call, or to a selected
group of radios, known as a group call.
To make a Selective Call:
1. Press the PTT or Call Button (depending
on the way your radio has been pro
grammed by your dealer), to set up the
call.
2. Wait until the conversation has been set
up, which means you are authorised to
use the system.
3. Talk with your mouth 2.5 - 5cm from the
microphone. Release PTT to listen.
the PTT or call button to indicate that
transmission is inhibited.
When the channel is free, the Channel Free
beepD
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will sound, and you can
make a call.
If your radio is equipped with a transmit time
out timer (TOT), a warning tone
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will sound a few seconds
before the transmission is cut off. Your radio
may be programmed to inhibit retransmission
within a preset time.
Receiving a Seiective Caii
When you receive a selective call, you will hear
either an individual call alert tone
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light (yellow).
To answer the call:
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4. When transmitting the red indicator will
light continuously.
Your radio may be con^gured for Transmit
Inhibit’ under certain conditions (e.g. when the
channel is in use by others) in which case, the
channel busy tone will sound when you press
1. Press the PTT button or Call button.
2. The call will terminate automatically when
the conversation has ended or press the
Monitor button.
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EMERGENCY CALL
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Your radio can be programmed to give you a
one-button quick access to call a particular
radio or centre (prede^ned by your dealer) in
emergency situations. This is the Emergency
Call.
When you make an Emergency call, your radio
goes into an Emergency state, which can be
programmed to:
• continually give audio feedback,
• give no audio feedback; the radio can
receive and transmit.
1. Press the Emergency button to initiate an
Emergency call.
2. Emergency can be stopped by:
• Switching the radio Off and On again.
• A reset message is received by your radio.
• The emergency time duration is reached.
Should you receive an Emergency call the
incoming emergency alert tone I I
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Note: The emergency time duration and reset
message are programmed into your radio by
your dealer.
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LONE WORKER
The Lone Worker feature enables you to work
alone with added safety. To use this feature :
1. Press the Lone Worker button.
2. The feature enable alerfD
will sound.
You will be reminded at intervals that Lone
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Worker is switched on by a high pitched alert
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• Press any button to respond and cancel
the alert, if you do not the radio will enter
the Emergency state.
To switch off this feature:
1. Press the Lone Worker button when the
feature disable alerfB
sound
or,
2. Change the channel
or,
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TALKAROUND
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In your communications network, you may be using
a system to cover a larger area than is possible with
your radio. However, you can communicate with
another radio within your radio’s range without
going through the system by using theTalkaround
feature. This is especially useful when the system is
down. To use this feature:
1. Press the Talkaround button to switch on
talkaround when the feature enable alert
□
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will sound.
2. Press the Talkaround button again to
switch off talkaround when the feature
disable alert will sound.
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FEATURES
The features described below are programmed
info your radio by your dealer and are
accessible via the radio’s programmable
buttons.
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TRANSMIT POWER
You can transmit your calls at different transmit
power levels. A higher level means you can
reach a radio that is farther away. A lower power
level conserves battery power. You are advised
to transmit as frequently as possible on low
power, and use high power only when needed.
To use this feature :
1. Press the Tx Power button to switch to
high power when the feature enable alert
□
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will sound.
2. Press theTx Power button again to switch
to low power when the feature
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will sound.
WHISPER
Whisper allows you to talk quietly into the radio
microphone when making a call.
To switch Whisper on:
1. Press the Whisper button once, when the
feature enable alertD
sound.
To switch Whisper off:
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1. Press the Whisper button again, when the
feature disable alert
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CALL FORWARD
You can call forward calls to your radio to
another radio if you are unable to fake calls or
are away from your radio.
To enable Call Forward:
1. Press the Call Forward button once, when
the feature enable alerfD
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sound.
To disable Call Forward:
1. Press the Call Forward button again, when
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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
When the VOX headset/microphone is
connected, your radio may be used with
hands-free operation.
To start the VOX feature:
1. Connect the VOX headset onto the acces
sory connector of the radio.
2. Switch On the radio.
You can disable the VOX feature by pressing
the PTT button on the radio. This allows you to
use the VOX headset but you must press the
radio PTT to transmit.
To re-enable the VOX feature:
1. Switch the OFF and ON again with the
headset connected to the accessory
connector
or,
2. Change channel with the VOX headset
connected.
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VOICE RECORDER
You can record and playback incoming calls or
make a memo using the voice recorder feature,
which allows up to 2 minutes of recording.
To record an incoming call:
Press and hold the Record/Playback but
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ton, the Voice Storage Recording alert
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2.
Record the call or part of the call.
The Voice Storage Warning alert
3.
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memory is nearlyfull.
sounds when the
4. The Voice Storage Full alert
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memory is full and recording ceases.
sounds when the
5. Release the Record/Playback button at
any time to stop recording.
To record a memo:
1. Press and hold the Record/Playback but
ton, the Voice Storage Recording alert
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Speak clearly into the radio microphone to
recored your memo.
The Voice Storage Warning alert
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memory is nearlyfull.
sounds when the
4. The Voice Storage Full alert
sounds when the
memory is full and recording ceases.
5. Release the Record/Playback button at
any time to stop recording.
To playback a recorded call or memo:
1. Press the Record/Playback button with the
radio in the idle state( i.e. not receiving or
transmitting calls) to playback the latest
recorded call or memo.
2. Press the Record/Playback button again to
skip to the next message to be played
back.
To delete a recorded call or memo:
1. Press the Cancel Message button to
delete the message currently being played
back.
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SCAN
You can monitor several channels in order to
receive any call that is transmitted on any of
these channels. Sixteen different channels can
be programmed into each scan list. Each
channel can share the same scan list or have
different scan lists assigned to them.
Once the radio’s scan operation is activated
and the radio detects a call coming through a
channel in its scan list, it switches to that
channel for you to receive the call.
STARTING OR STOPPING SCAN
You can start or stop a scan operation by using
the Scan button.
1.
Press the Scan button to start scanning.
The scan start alert tone
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Press the Scan button again to stop scan
ning. The scan stop alert tone
The LED indicator will blink green during a
scan operation; it will stop blinking when the
radio switches to a channel.
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TALKBACK
If the programmable Talkback option is set, you
can respond to any calls received during the
scan operation by pressing the PTT button
before the programmed hang-time ends. Check
with your dealer for details.
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DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL
If a channel continually generates unwanted calls/
noise (a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily
remove if from the scan list by performing a
Nuisance Channel Delete operation:
1. While the radio is on the Nuisance Chan
nel, press and hold the Nuisance Delete/
Cancel button until you hear the scan start
alert tone^ ^ n n
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2. Release the Nuisance Deiete/Cancei but
ton.
Note: You cannot perform a Nuisance Channel Delete
on a priority channel or if there is only one
remaining channel in the scan list.
ADDING A DELETED NUISANCE CHANNEL
BACK INTO THE SCAN LIST
1. Press the Scan button to stop scanning.
The scan stop alert tone
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Press the Scan button again to re-start
scanning. The scan start alert tone
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scan list will contain all programmed chan
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will sound.
will sound, and the
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SAFETY INFORMATION
National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP - 1986)
Safe and Efticient Operation of Motorola
Two-Way Radios
This section provides information and instructions for
the safe and efficient operation of Motorola Portable
and Mobile Two-Way Radios.
For information regarding radio use in hazardous
areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM)
approval manual supplement or Instruction Card
which is included with radio models that offer this
capability.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
National and International Standards and
Guidelines
Your Motorola Two-Way Radio, which generates and
radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
(EME) is designed to comply with the following National
and International Standards and Guidelines regarding
exposure of human beings to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy:
• Federal Communications Commission Report and
Order No. FCC 96-326 (August 1996)
• American National Standards Institute
(C95.1 - 1992)
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radi
ation Protection (ICNRP - 1986)
European Committee for Electrotechnical
Standardisation (CENELEC):
ENV. 50166-1
1995 E
ENV. 50166-2
1995 E
Proceedings of
SC211/8 1996
To assure optimal radio performance and that
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above
standards, always adhere to the following
procedures:
Human Exposure to Electro
magnetic Fields Low Fre
quency (OHz to 10kHz)
Human Exposure to Electro
magnetic Fields High Fre
quency (10kHz to 300GHz)
Safety Considerations for
Human Exposure to E.M.F.s
from Mobile Telecommunica
tions Equipment (M.T.E.) in
the Frequency Range
30MHz-6GHz(E.M.F.-
Electromagnetic Fields)
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Portable Radio Operation and
EME Exposure
When transmitting with a portable
radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 2.5 to 5
centimeters (1 to 2 inches) awayfrom your mouth.
Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from
your head and body.
If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body,
ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters
(1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible
to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequately shielded, designed or other
wise con^gured for electromagnetic com
patibility.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or
compatibility convicts, 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.
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when
on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in
accordance with airline regulations or crew
instructions.
Operational Warnings
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Vehicles With an Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air
bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags
innate with great force. If a portable radio is placed
in the air bag deployment area and the air bag
inmates, the radio may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
WARNING
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your two-way radio when you are in any
area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially
quali^ed for use in such areas (for example. Factory
Mutual or CENELEC Approved). Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an
explosion or ^re resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Batteries
Do not replace or recharge batteries in a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur
while installing or removing batteries and cause an
explosion.
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Blasting Caps and Areas Batteries
To avoid possible interference with blasting
operations, turn off your radio when you are near
electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in
areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all
signs and instructions.
Note:
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
referred to above include fueling areas such as:
below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities; areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders; and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are
often but not always posted.
Operational Cautions
Damaged Antennas
Do not use any portable two-way radio that has a
damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Caution
All batteries can cause property damage and/or
bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material
such as jewellery, keys, or beaded chains touch
exposed terminals. The conductive material may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and
become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any
charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a
pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
General Radio Care
The use of chemicals such as
detergents, alcohol, aerosol
sprays, and/or petroleum
products may be harmful to and damage the
radio housing.
Avoid physical abuse of the radio such as
carrying it by the antenna.
The accessory connector (if ^tted) has a
protective cap which should be left in place when
the connector is not in use.
Clean the radio exterior using a cloth moistened
with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid.
The use of non-approved radio accessories may
damage the radio and invalidate warranty.
Caution
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