Electromagnetic interference/compatibility, Information on safe operation, Aircraft – Oricom PMR3000 User Manual
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Information on Safe Operation
Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio
Stations) Class Licence 2002
No licence is required to own or operate this radio in Australia and 
New Zealand.
The Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class 
Licence 2002 contains the technical parameters, operating 
requirements, conditions of licence and relevant standards for 
Citizen Band (CB) radios. CB radios must comply with the class 
licence for their use to be authorised under the class licence.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic 
interference (EMI). To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic 
interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any 
location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health 
care facilities.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an 
aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable 
regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends 
that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained 
between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These 
recommendations are consistent with the independent research by 
and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 
People with pacemakers should:
ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15 cm from their
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pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
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