BTX-128 CTCSS/VHF Business Band Transceiver
(190-1217) FCC Regulations Faxback Doc. # 51188

FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

This transceiver is intended for use in the operation of commercial
activities, educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions,
and hospitals, clinics, or medical associations.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires you to have a license
before you operate this transceiver. Unless you are already licensed to
operate on one of the preset frequencies, you must apply for a frequency
through the PCIA (Personal Communication Industry Association), a non
profit organization that assigns frequencies nationwide to help prevent
conflicts between different businesses using transceivers in the same
area. For more information about getting a license, contact your local
office of PCIA.

For other questions concerning the license application, contact the local
office of the FCC, or write:

FCC
PO. Box 1040
Gettysburg, PA 17325

For the latest FCC application form and instructions, call the FCC's
fax-on-demand service at 1-202-418-0177 from a fax machine and request one
or more of the following documents:

To receive all forms and instructions, enter 000600.

To receive Form 600 instruction only, enter 006001.

To receive Main Form 600 only, enter 006002.

To receive Form 600 schedules only, enter 006003.

If you do not have a fax machine, you can call the Government Forms
Distribution Center and request that the form and instructions be mailed
to you.

FCC PART 90 RULES

You must be familiar with Part 90 of FCC Rules before you operate your
transceiver. The operation instructions in this manual conform to Part
90, but do not cover all items in Part 90.

Overall, Part 90 states that:

You must have a valid license before you use the transceiver.

As licensee you are responsible for proper operation of all transceivers
operating under your license authority.

You can let unlicensed persons operate this transmitter, as long as you
take precautions to prevent unauthorized transmissions.

You must use this transceiver only for the commercial use of your
business and only when other commercial channels (such as the telephone)
are either not available or not practical.

You must always yield the operating frequency to communications that
involve the safety of life or property.

You must take reasonable precautions to prevent harmful interference to
other services operating on the same frequency.

You must not transmit program material of any kind used in connection
with commercial broadcasting.

You must not provide a service that is normally handled by telephone or
or telegraph unless such broadcasts involve the safety of life or
property or in emergencies such as an earthquake, hurricane, flood or a
similar disaster where normal communication channels are disrupted.

During each transmission or exchange of transmissions, you must identify
your station with the call sign issued to you by the FCC, or once each
15 minutes during periods of continuous operation.

You must keep a written record of any maintenance or modification made
to the transceiver, and you must make this record available for
inspection upon demand by the FCC.

Violating any of the provisions of Part 90 can result in fines and/or
confiscation of equipment.

Your transceiver might cause TV or radio interference even when it is
operating properly. To determine whether your transceiver is causing the
interference, turn off your transceiver. If the interference goes away,
your transceiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:

moving your transceiver away from the receiver.

contacting your local RadioShack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your transceiver.

Additional FCC Regulations

The Business Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the (FCC). Any
adjustments or alterations that would alter the performance of the
transceiver so it no longer meets the original FCC type acceptance or
would change the frequency-determining method are strictly prohibited.

Replacement or substitution of crystals, transistors, ICs, regulator
diodes, or any other component that is of a unique nature with components
other than those recommended can violate the technical regulations of the
FCC rules or violate type acceptance requirements of the rules.

Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license. It is
illegal to transmit without the appropriate license, which you can get by
submitting a completed FCC Form 600 to the FCC (or through the PCIA).
Furthermore, you are required to understand Part 90 of the FCC Rules and
Regulations prior to operating your transceiver. It is the user's
responsibility to see that this unit is operating at all times in
accordance with the FCC Rules and Regulations.

Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

The design of your radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) Electro
Magnetic Energy, complies with the following national and international
standards and guidelines:

FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August 1996).

American National Standards Institute (C95-1-1992).

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP-1986).

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNRP
1866).

CENELEC.

- Env. 50166-1 1995E - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low
Frequency (0 Hz to 10 kHz).

- Eng. 50166-1 1995E - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High
Frequency (10 kHz to 300 GHz).

- Proceedings of SC211/8 1996 - Safety Considerations for Human Exposure
to EME from Mobile Telecommunications Equipment (MTE) in the Frequency
Range 30 MHz - 6 GHz (EME -Electromagnetic Fields).

To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure that exposure to RF
energy is within the guidelines in these standards, the following
operating procedures should be observed:

For hand-held operation: The radio should be held in a vertical position
with the microphone one to two inches away from
the mouth, and the antenna should be kept one to
two inches from the head or body when
transmitting.

For body-worn operation: The antenna should be kept at least one inch
from the body when transmitting.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

Turn your radio off in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Turn your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use of the radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions.

WARNING: POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Turn your radio off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type especially qualified for such use (for example, FMRC Approved). Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle's engine.

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio off near electrical blasting caps or in a 'blasting area' or in areas posted "Turn Off Two-Way Radio." Obey all signs and instructions.

For Vehicles with An Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including portable or mobile two-way radios, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If improperly installed or placed wireless equipment is in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Antennas

Do not use a radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn might result.

Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or a beaded chain touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.

CAUTION: CHARGERS AND POWER CORDS

To reduce risk of damage to the supplied battery charger when
disconnecting it from AC power, pull by the plug rather than
the power cord.

Make sue the power cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; replace them immediately. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; contact your local RadioShack store.

Do not expose chargers to rain or snow.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord may result in a fire or electric shock. However, if an extension cord is used, make sure that:

The pins and plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those on the plug of the charger.

The extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.

The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths of up to 100 feet, and 15 AWG for
lengths up to 150 feet.

Do not disassemble your charger. If it does not work; contact your local RadioShack store. Incorrect reassembly can result in electric shock or fire.

To reduce risk of injury, use the charger to charge only the type of battery recommended in this Owner's Manual. Other types of batteries might burst, resulting in personal injury or damage.

Use of an attachment not sold or recommended by RadioShack can result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to personnel.

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before cleaning. Turning off controls does not reduce this risk.

(EB 1/25/99)