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which channels to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the FCC website (http:// wireless.
fcc.gov/marine/) or contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC. For individuals requiring
a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your near-
estFCCeldofce(forUSusers)orIndustryCanada(forCanadianusers).
Basic radio guidelines
You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules
apply to your boat. Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can be found at
the US Coast Guard website under the topic Radio Info for Boaters (the direct link is http://
www.navcen.uscg. gov/marcomms/boater.htm). Here are a few guidelines that affect nearly
all boaters.
• IfyouhaveaVHFradioonyourboat,youmustmaintainawatchonchannel16(156.800
MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Effective from 2004, if a radio
is carried, it must be turned on and set to channel 16 whenever your vessel is underway.
• Ifyouhearadistresscall,waitafewminutestoletashorestationorCoastGuardvessel
respond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond to the dis-
tress call.
• Donotmakefalsemaydayordistresscallsasaprankortotestyourradio.(Thisises-
sentiallylikemakingafalse9-1-1call;youmaybesubjecttones.)
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
UnauthorizedchangesormodicationstothisequipmentmayvoidcompliancewiththeFCC
Rules.AnychangeormodifycationmustbeapprovedinwritingbyPRESIDENT.
Anychangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
TomaintaincompliancewithFCCRFexposurerequirements,theradiomustbeusedwith
amaximumdutycyclenotexceeding50%intypicalpush-to-talkradiousetime.DONOT
transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time.
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.
PRESIDENTworkstoreduceleadcontentinourPVCcoatedcordsinourproductsandac-
cessories.
Antenna Selection and Installation
YourMC-8050DSChasbeendesignedtoaccommodateallofthepopularmarineVHFan-
tennas. However, the selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the
user or installer.
TheFCChasdeterminedthatexcessiveradiationposesahealthrisktopeoplenearradio
transmitting antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with this radio should be installed using
the following guidelines to ensure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons
close by.