Harris Corporation RF Communications Division XG-100LPA Manuale Utente
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Electric Blasting Caps — To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use
two-way radios within 1000 feet (305 meters) of blasting operations. Always obey the “Turn Off
Two-Way Radios” (or equivalent) signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA
Standard: 1926.900).
Two-Way Radios” (or equivalent) signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA
Standard: 1926.900).
Radio Frequency Energy — To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency
energy, do not operate the transmitter when anyone outside of the vehicle is within the minimum safe
distance from the antenna as specified in Table 1-1. Refer to Section 1.2 for additional information.
distance from the antenna as specified in Table 1-1. Refer to Section 1.2 for additional information.
Vehicles Powered By Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas — Radio installation in vehicles powered by
liquefied petroleum gas, where the LP gas container is located in the trunk or other sealed-off space
within the interior of the vehicle, must conform to the National Fire Protection Association standard
NFPA 58. This requires:
The space containing the radio equipment must be isolated by a seal from the space containing
within the interior of the vehicle, must conform to the National Fire Protection Association standard
NFPA 58. This requires:
The space containing the radio equipment must be isolated by a seal from the space containing
the LP gas container and its fittings.
Outside filling connections must be used for the LP gas container.
The LP gas container space shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle.
The LP gas container space shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped with Airbags — For driver and passenger safety, avoid mounting the radio’s
control head (or any other component) above or near airbag deployment areas. In addition to driver-
side and passenger-side front-impact airbags, some vehicles may also be equipped with side-impact
airbags. For occupant safety, verify the location of all airbags within the vehicle before installing the
radio equipment.
side and passenger-side front-impact airbags, some vehicles may also be equipped with side-impact
airbags. For occupant safety, verify the location of all airbags within the vehicle before installing the
radio equipment.
1.7 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS
The American Automobile Association (AAA) advocates the following key safe driving recommenda-
tions:
tions:
Read the literature on the safe operation of the radio.
Keep both hands on the steering wheel and the microphone in its hanger whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Place calls only when the vehicle is stopped.
When talking from a moving vehicle is unavoidable, drive in the slower lane. Keep conversations brief.
If a conversation requires taking notes or complex thought, stop the vehicle in a safe place and
continue the call.
Whenever using a mobile radio, exercise caution.
1.8 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Two-way radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local,
regional, or national government.
regional, or national government.
In the United States, the Unity XG-100M mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio equipment
must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the particular type of radio operation. Following
these rules helps eliminate confusion, assures the most efficient use of the existing radio channels, and
results in a smoothly functioning radio network.
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio equipment
must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the particular type of radio operation. Following
these rules helps eliminate confusion, assures the most efficient use of the existing radio channels, and
results in a smoothly functioning radio network.
When using a two-way radio, remember these rules:
It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message. The radio operates in
much the same way as a telephone “party line.” Therefore, always listen to make sure the channel is
clear before transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If someone is
clear before transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If someone is