Introduction
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Introduction Introduction
Important Safety Information
Introduction Important Safety Information
The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information will make you aware of RF
exposure hazards and how to ensure you operate the radio within the FCC RF
exposure limits established for the radio.
WARNINGS
Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when
it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed
to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting
and EEP yourself and all others on your vessel the required distance away from
the antenna while transmitting. See page 33 in the antenna requirements section
for further information.
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna or equivalent
dummy load attached. Doing so may expose you to excessive RF
energy and will damage the radio.
DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use —
50% duty cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is
pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen.
ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories.
DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites,
or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.
NEVER connect the transceiver directly to AC power. It can be a fire hazard, may
cause an electric shock and may damage the transceiver.
NEVER mount the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they might interfere
with operation of your vessel or cause injury.
DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the
radio without supervision.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed
FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.
Important Saf ty Information •
Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio, please
read these general precautions and warnings.
Warning and otice Statements
To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly.
Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and
using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE
statements in this manual.
WARNING
Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
NOTICE
Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other
equipment.
Safety Training Information
This CobraMarine®radio is designed for, and classified as, “Occupational Use Only.”
The radio must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of
both the hazards and the ways to minimize those hazards. This radio is NOT
intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the “General Population.”
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for
“Occupational Use Only.” This CobraMarine VHF/GMRS Dual Band radio also
complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and
electromagnetic
energy levels as well as evaluation of those levels for human exposure:
■FCC O T Bulletin 65 dition 97-01 Supplement C, valuating Compliance with
FCC Guidelines for Human xposure to Radio Frequency lectromagnetic
Fields.
■American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), I Standard for Safety
Levels with Respect to Human xposure to Radio Frequency lectromagnetic
Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
■American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), I Recommended
Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous lectromagnetic
Fields — RF and Microwave.
