Ritron RIT23-450 UHF-FM PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER User Manual J SeriesRF

Ritron Inc UHF-FM PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER J SeriesRF

Contents

Users Manual RF Exposure specific instructions

RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE
REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THIS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY
AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
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 FCC limits. This radio
device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
This 2-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, 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 2-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 2-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
Federal Communications Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable 2-
way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When 2-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 Ritron J Series 2-way radio has an RF exposure product
label. Also, this user manual includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF
exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. (See following page)
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your Ritron J Series 2-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 and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and
is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with
the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates 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 the FCC occupational RF exposure limits and may
operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk.
Your Ritron J Series 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR
§§ 1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure
limits always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
• Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
• This user manual should accompany device when transferred to other users.
• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:
• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk
(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).
• Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other parts of the radio,
including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping the radio at the proper
distance is important because RF exposures decrease with distance from the antenna. Antenna should be
kept away from eyes.
• When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Ritron approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body
harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of Ritron or
other manufacturer’s non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC’s
occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
• If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position in
front of the face, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least 2.5 cm (one inch) from the body
when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease
with increasing distance from the antenna.
• Use only Ritron approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories. Use of non- Ritron
approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
• For a list of Ritron approved accessories see this user manual, or visit the following website which lists
approved accessories: http://www.ritron.com, or contact Ritron at 800-872-1872.
Contact Information:
For additional information on exposure requirements or other information, contact Ritron at 800-872-1872.

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