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Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals—Your wireless handheld 
tracking system is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. 
When it is on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency 
(RF) signals. In August 1996, The Federal Communications 
Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with 
safety levels for handheld wireless radios. Those guidelines are 
consistent with safety standards previously set by both U.S. and 
international standards bodies: American National Standards 
Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992; National Council on 
Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report 86; 
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 
(ICNIRP) 1996. Those standards were based on comprehensive 

and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For 
example, over 130 scientists, engineers, and physicians from 
universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed 
the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard 
(C95.1). The design of your radio complies with the FCC 
guidelines (and those standards).

For body-worn and face-held operation, this radio 
demonstrates compliance and meets the FCC RF exposure 
guidelines for uncontrolled exposure (general population) 
when used with approved accessories supplied with or 
designed for this product. Use of other accessories may not 
ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. 

Antenna Care—Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized 

antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the 
radio and may violate FCC regulations. Do not use any radio 
that has a damaged antenna, because if it comes into 
contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Electronic Devices—Most modern electronic equipment is 
shielded from RF signals. However, certain equipment may 
not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless 
radio.

Pacemakers—The Health Industry Manufacturers Association 
(HIMA) recommends that a minimum separation of six inches 
(6”) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a 
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. 
These recommendations are consistent with the independent 
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology 
Research. Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep 
the radio more than six inches from their pacemaker when 
the radio is turned on, should not carry the radio in a breast 
pocket, should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize 
the potential for interference, and should turn the radio off 
immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference 
is taking place.

Hearing Aids—Some digital wireless radios may interfere 
with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you 
may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss 
alternatives.

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