Regulations And Safety Warnings; Fcc Information; Lead Warning; Antenna Selection And Installation - West Marine VHF550 Manual Del Usuario

Regulations and Safety Warnings

Regulations and Safety Warnings

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 80 of the FCC Rules, as well as Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not
cause.harmful.interference.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void
compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be
approved in writing by West Marine.
Changes or modifications not approved by West Marine could void the user's
authority.to.operate.the.equipment.

Lead warning

The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known
to.the.State.of.California.to.cause.birth.defects.or.other.reproductive.harm..
Wash hands after handling. West Marine works to reduce lead content in
our.PVC.coated.cords.in.our.products.and.accessories.

Antenna Selection and Installation

Your.VHF550.has.been.designed.to.accommodate.all.of.the.popular.marine.
VHF antennas. However, the selection and the proper installation of the
antenna.is.the.responsibility.of.the.user.or.installer.
The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to
people near radio transmitting antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with
this.radio.should.be.installed.using.the.following.guidelines.to.ensure.a.safe.
distance.between.the.antenna.and.persons.close.by.
• Small.whip.antennas.(3.dB).or.smaller.should.be.installed.with.at.least.3.
feet.away.from.any.area.where.people.are.likely.to.be.
• Larger.antennas.(6.dB.or.9.dB).should.be.installed.with.at.least.6.feet.
away.
While the radio is transmitting, do not come closer to the antenna than
•
the.recommended.safe.distance.
• Do.not.touch.the.antenna.when.the.radio.is.powered.on.and.might.begin.
transmitting.
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