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2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION
2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL
INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Before using your mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control
information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines.
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
FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or
any other use.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by M/A-COM, Inc. could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 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,
electric power, 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 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 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 two-way radios marketed in North America 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
http://www.osha.gov./SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations
Your M/A-COM, Inc. M7100
IP
mobile two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with the
FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile two-way radios before it can be marketed in the United
States. 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 label directing users to specific user awareness
information. Your M/A-COM, Inc. M7100
IP
two-way radio has an RF exposure product label.
Also, your M7100
IP
Installation and Operator’s Manuals include information and operating
instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.