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Warning on Danger of Radio Frequency and Magnetic Energy
The Model CS4000 and CS4001 generates both radio frequency energy and magnetic
energy while transmitting. Any transmitter has the potential to cause heating and other
thermal effects in your body. The amount of heating and other thermal effects is
determined by the power out from the radio and the distance from the body. To minimize
exposure the radio frequency energy and magnetic energy the user should use the radio
the minimum time required to achieve satisfactory communication, use minimum power,
and keep the radio as far away as possible.
This radio is classified as “Occupational Use Only”. That means the user of the radio is
aware of the potential hazards of using radios and is in a position to and familiar with
ways to minimize the hazards. This radio should not be used by the general public
because the general public has no knowledge of the hazards of two way radios and how
to minimize risk and might not be in a position to minimize those risks.
To minimize exposure to radio frequency energy and magnetic energy, the following
list should be observed:
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When the PTT (push to talk) switch is pressed and you are transmitting, keep the
antenna away from any part of your body or the body of any bystanders. Normally
this is not a problem because the radio is in the vehicle and the antenna is on the
outside of the vehicle
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Keep the transmission time to a minimum. Normal operation of a radio of this type is
five percent transmitting, five percent receiving, and the rest of the time in standby
mode. Any amount in excess of fifty percent of the available time in transmit mode is
considered excessive and should be avoided.
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Use only an external antenna attached to the outside of the vehicle.
Other Warnings on Operation of the Radio
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Do not expose the radio to long periods of direct sunlight or place the radio too close
to a heating appliance.
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Do not place the radio in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, or on an unstable
surface.
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Do not modify this radio for any reason.
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Have this radio serviced only by a qualified technician.
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If the radio emits smoke or strange odors, immediately turn off the radio and then
contact your local authorized service dealer.
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This radio is not designed to work underwater. If your radio is in your vehicle and it
is underwater you might have serious problems such as breathing.
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While this radio is waterproof, please keep windows closed during heavy rains.
