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M/A-Com MAVM-VMCLL Product Manual
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MM-010539-001, Rev. P6G12• Vehicles Powered By Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas — Radio installation in vehicles powered byliquefied petroleum gas, where the LP gas container is located in the trunk or other sealed-off spacewithin the interior of the vehicle, must conform to the National Fire Protection Association standardNFPA 58. This requires:¾ The space containing the radio equipment must be isolated by a seal from the space containingthe LP gas container and its fittings.¾ Outside filling connections must be used for the LP gas container.¾ 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 orany 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 occupantsafety, verify the location of all airbags within the vehicle before installing the radio equipment.1.6 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONSTwo-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local,regional, or national government.In the United States, the mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of theFederal Communications Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio equipment must be thoroughlyfamiliar with the rules that apply to the particular type of radio operation. Following these rules helpseliminate confusion, assures the most efficient use of the existing radio channels, and results in asmoothly 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 inmuch the same way as a telephone “party line.” Therefore, always listen to make sure the channel isclear before transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If someone issending an emergency message – such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident, do nottransmit unless assistance can be offered.• The use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law.• It is against the law to send false call letters or false distress or emergency messages. The FCCrequires keeping conversations brief and confines them to business. To save time, use codedmessages whenever possible.• Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Sendonly essential messages.• It is against Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio.Conversations between others sharing the channel must be regarded as confidential.• The FCC requires self-identification at certain specific times by means of call letters. Refer to therules that apply to the particular type of operation for the proper procedure.• No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certifiedelectronics technician.CAUTIONUnder U.S. law, operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter within the jurisdictionof the United States may be punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment forup to two (2) years, or both. |
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