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.
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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.
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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
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the.recommended.safe.distance.
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Do.not.touch.the.antenna.when.the.radio.is.powered.on.and.might.begin.
transmitting.
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