1 compliance with rf exposure standards, Compliance with rf exposure standards – Campbell Scientific RF320-Series Ritron VHF/UHF Radios User Manual
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RF320-Series Ritron VHF/UHF Radios
It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive data.
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.
Federal Communications Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy
exposure limits for mobile two-way radios before they can be marketed in the
U.S. 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 Ritron two-way radio has an RF exposure product label. Also, this
Campbell Scientific instruction manual includes information and operating
instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance
requirements.
2.2.1 Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your Ritron two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of
national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio
complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/
controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk and 50%
listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use. In terms of measuring
RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure guidelines, your radio antenna
radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting, not when it is
receiving or in standby mode. Your Ritron two-way radio complies with the
following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
• United States Federal Communication Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 2 sub-part J.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
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