FCC ID: V9N950140600V1 APX-CONNECT

CONFIDENTIALPRIVATE PREPRODUCTION STATUS SONETICS APEX CONNECT BETA UNIT OVERVIEW The Sonetics Apex Connect allows users in low noise environments to connect with their teams in high noise environments without having to wear a hearing protection headset. Users simply leverage their existing corded wired headset or Bluetooth headset to plug or pair to the Sonetics Apex Connect to communicate with their team up to 800 feet line of sight, hands-free. The Sonetics Apex Connect is rugged and rated at IP67, so its waterproof and portable to different environments. CONTENTS Sonetics Apex Connect Belt clip w/magnet USB-C Charging Cable AC Wall Adapter Either corded headset or Bluetooth ear buds or Bluetooth speaker FEATURES DECT7Hands-free communication over a secure and encrypted frequency BluetoothPairing to headsets MuteBlocks all outbound communication Light Weight6.7 ounces and a mere 3 x 3 x 1 Adjustable Volume Control Rugged DesignIP-67 dust and water ingress rating - waterproof Flexible ChargingAC adapter and DC automotive charging adapter POWERING ON/OFF Apply a 1 second short Power Button Apply a 1 second short Power Button press to turn ON the device press to tun OFF the device Note: Using a 3-second-long Power Button press puts the Apex Connect in Safe Mode (aka Boot Loader mode), indicated by a fast blinking Red LED light below the power button. If this happens, let the Red LED fast blink time press. If device out (about 1 minute). Then proceed to turn Off or On the device with a 1 second Power Button is not connected to a base station it will power down after 10 minutes. CHARGING steady green. 1. Use the provided USB-C charging cable to connect into the Apex Connect and into the AC wall adapter. 2. The Power LED (far right) will turn red and slow blink while charging. When charge completes, light turns LED INDICATIONS Green, Yellow, and Red LED (far right LED)

{ Green 75% to full battery

{ Green51% to 75% battery

{ Yellow25% to 50% battery

{ Red 25% or less Green (far left LED)Fast Blinktrying to find DECT connection Green (far left LED)Slow Blinkin DECT pairing mode Green (far left LED)SolidDECT Paired Red (Middle LED)SolidPTT transmit for radio transmit Red (Middle LED)Fast Blink Device Mute Blue (Second from left LED)Slow BlinkingBluetooth pairing mode Blue (Second from left LED)SolidBluetooth Paired and Audio Link Active Blue (Second from left LED)OFFBluetooth inactive Blue (Second from left LED) Triple Blink - Pairing Establish, Awaiting Audio Start (Apple Airpods only). DECT PAIRING 1. Have base station in pairing mode. 2. With Apex Connect powered ON, press and hold the Power LED blinks, then let go. 3. LED will remain solid green once DECT pairing is established. Notes:

DECT paring will timeout after 40 seconds. If Connect has low radio signal to its base station it will report Radio Low. If Connect loses signal to the base station it will report Base station Disconnected If Connect regains signal to the base station it will report Base station Connected and PTT buttons simultaneously until far left 1. Have the Apex Connect powered ON. 2. Press and hold the PTT 3. Put your Bluetooth headset or ear buds into pairing mode and place within 3" of the Apex Connect (pairing can buttons simultaneously until Blue LED blinks slow. and BLUETOOTH PAIRING take up to 1 minute). Notes:

Bluetooth pairing behavior is still under development. Bluetooth pairing will timeout after 40 seconds. When corded headset is plugged in, Bluetooth turns off. BT headsets (or other BT devices) will connect to other BT devices they have previously paired to, ensure your BT device you are using with the Apex Connect Forgets these other devices. The easiest way to achieve this is to reset headset. Connect only remembers the last device paired. VOLUME CONTROL

(plus) and

(minus) buttons on the side of the Apex Connect control the speaker/headset volume you hear. DEVICE MUTE This feature blocks all outbound communication from your device. With Apex Connect power ON and your headset plugged in or paired via Bluetooth

{ Press and hold the

{ System is Muted when the Red Mic LED is alternately blinking on and off quickly.

{ Press and hold the

(minus) button.

(minus) button again or press and release the PTT button to turn OFF the Device Large square button on front of the Apex Connect allows for communication over two-way radios via PTT

(and intercom operation in Intercom PTT and Intercom Toggle modes). Simply press and hold the PTT button on the Apex Connect to communicate over the two-way radio frequency connected to your ComHub. Enter Advanced Menu: Hold Plus + Minus + Power (Voice prompt announces the menu setting its on) Change Menu Item: Press and release PTT button Change Menu Setting: Press Plus or Minus buttons to scroll through setting options Exit Advanced Menu: Power (or Plus + Minus + Power)

{ Note: Advanced Menu times out after 30s of inactivity Mute feature. PTT BUTTON ADVANCED MENU Navigation:

Menu Settings:

Bluetooth Mic Gain Settings:

{ Min, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Max Corded Mic Gain Settings:

{ Min, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Max Noise Gate Settings:

{ Off, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Max Radio / Intercom modes:

{ Radio VOX: Radio PTT / Intercom VOX (default)

{ Radio PTT: Radio PTT / Intercom PTT

{ Intercom VOX: Radio Off / Intercom VOX

{ Intercom PTT: Radio Off / Intercom PTT

{ Intercom Toggle: Radio Off / Intercom Toggle with button Corded Sidetone: On/Off (On is default) Version: [#] (firmware version) Radio Level Report: On/Off (Continuous report of DECT RSSI, development tool that will be altered for field) DECT Mode: Wide / Narrowband DECT Registration Mode: On / Off PRIVATE ALPHA AND BETA DRAFT DOCUMENTATION NOTICE This Sonetics Apex Connect Alpha Unit and document is in private preproduction status. The unit itself, and the information contained in this document are for informational sharing purposes for customer evaluation and should be considered in your capacity as a beta customer only. REGULATORY FCC FCC ID APEX Connect:

V9N950140600V1 FCC Part 15:

All Models INDUSTRY CANADA IC UPN APEX Connect:

7895A-950140600 BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATIONS Class:

Class 2 Device Frequency Bandwidth:

2400 MHz to 2485 MHz Maximum Output Power: 4 dBm (peak) Range:

Version:

Up to Bluetooth standard 33 feet (10 meters) Bluetooth Version 5.0 & 4.2 DECT SPECIFICATIONS COMMON DECT SPECIFICATIONS Carrier Spacing:

1.724 MHz Time Slots:

2 x 12 (up and down stream) Channel Allocation:

Dynamic Encryption:

DECT Standard Cipher with 35-bit initialization vector Audio Bandwidth:

300 Hz to 3.4 kHz, Narrow Band, G.726 compression 50 Hz to 7 kHz, Wide Band, G.722 compression REGION 1 SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS Authorized for use in:

Canada, USA Frequency Bandwidth:

1919.808 MHz to 1930.176 MHz Number of Carriers:

5 Total Time Slots:

60 in G.726(narrow band) / 30 in G.722(wide band) Average Output Power:

4 mW Maximum Output Power:

100 mW Range (line of sight):

1600 feet maximum IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product or contained in the owners manual. CAUTION!

When using this product, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

The Headset water and dust egress IP rating does not apply when the battery door or Auxiliary input door is open. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture with either door open.

The Headset is not certified for explosive environments. Do not use the Headset to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the Headset. Disassembly will void the warranty and will degrade the water sealing and hearing protection.

Use only the power adapters, power cords and batteries indicated in the manual. If more than one type of power adapter is included in the product, the manual specifies which adapter should be used for each component. Be sure to use the proper adapter for each product component.

Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

Do not subject the unit to high temperatures or leave it in direct sunlight for an extended period of time.

Retention of dangerous objects: The Headset may hold small objects in the area of the earpiece. Before use, check that the earpiece area is free of staples, pins, clips or any other small metallic objects or foreign matter. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WARNING FOR SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES This equipment and any radio-based electronics can potentially cause electromagnetic interference with other equipment and can be interfered with other equipment. This also applies with DECT Equipment. Due to the very low transmission power associated with DECT, the chance for interference is small. However some specific precautions must be taken into account for sensitive electronic equipment, e.g. sensitive laboratory equipment, medical instruments or medical implants to avoid incidental influence of equipment operated in straight nearness to sensitive electronic equipment. You are therefore advised not to place the DECT equipment or its antenna in close proximity to sensitive equipment by maintaining a 20cm minimum distance between the sensitive equipment even in standby mode. Please also consider referencing the documentation provided by us and the manufacturer of sensitive electronic items guiding its proper usage. GENERAL COMMUNICATION PRIVACY NOTICE Although this equipment may contain specific protocols that enhance security and privacy of communication, privacy of communication may not be ensured when using this equipment. INDUSTRY CANADA (I.C.) NOTICE (APX-CONNECT) This section applies to radio frequency equipment bearing an I.C. Equipment ID Number (UPN). This device if labeled with an IC UPN, complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 dIndustrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et

(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. Canada SAR Information:

This device contains a radio transmitter. This device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorption rate for uncontrolled environmental / general public exposure limits specified in RSS-102, ANSI/IEEC95.1-2002 and have been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in IEE 1528-2003. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations: Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Any Base Station or approved Base Station antenna meant to be used in conjunction with this equipment must not be used in close proximity to the body. Keep a minimum distance of greater than 20 CM to the human body. This device and antenna must not be co-located in conjunction with any other equipment antenna or transmitter. IC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (APX-CONNECT) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003 requirements for unintentional radiator for Class A Digital Devices. CET appareil numrique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC PART 15 INFORMATION (APX-CONNECT) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications not expressly approved by Sonetics Corporation could void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC/IC RF Exposure Warning This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The Headset is designed for body-worn operation and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with accessories supplied with this product. (All necessary accessories are included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Use of other accessories might not comply with FCC or IC RF exposure guidelines. This product may not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Any Base Station or approved Base Station antenna meant to be used in conjunction with this equipment must not be used in close proximity to the body Keep a minimum distance between human body and Base Station and base antenna of at least 20 CM (8.0 inches) at all times. This Headset device and antenna must not be co-located in conjunction with any other equipment, antenna or transmitter. This Headset has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines. FCC PART 15 INFORMATION (APX-CONNECT) FCC PART 15.105(a): Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INFORMATION CAUTION!

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type!

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Disconnect the battery before shipping this product.

This equipment contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery (with protection circuit). This battery is not user-serviceable.

Do not modify or attempt to open the battery cell. In case of exposure to the cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly and seek medical attention.

Do not expose the battery to temperatures in excess of 140 F (60 C).

Do not short-circuit the battery or expose battery to moisture

Exercise care when handling a battery near conductive materials such as jewelry or buttons: conductive materials can short the battery, and the battery or conductor can overheat and cause burns.

When charging this equipment, only use the charger designed to charge the battery as specified in the owners manual: using any other charger may damage the product or cause the battery to explode.

Before placing the Headset in the charger, make sure the battery is installed and the battery cover is securely in place.

Do not place the batteries in your regular trash. All batteries must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Contact your local waste management officials for information and regulations on the proper collection, recycling, and disposal of batteries.

Use only the replacement batteries approved by Sonetics Corporation which have internal protection circuit, use of non-approved battery replacements may cause fire, injury or damage product.

Always observe correct battery polarity during use and charging.

Do not place batteries in your regular trash.

All batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. 17600 SW 65TH Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA 800-833-4558 | service@soneticscorp.com | soneticscorp.com

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DECLARATION OF SIMILARITY Date: 12 Nov 2020 Declaration of Similarity RE:

To Whom It May Concern:

Please be advised that the differences between product models APX-Connect, FR-Connect, and FL-Connect are user interface reporting configurations to support different brand names. Specifically, voice prompts and interface settings specific to each variation. The models can share test data because there is no hardware or firmware differences effecting radios. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully, Alexander Danielson Sonetics Corporation 17600 SW 65th Ave | Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035 USA www.soneticscorp.com | AR@soneticscorp.com 800.833.4558 | 503.684.7080 fax 503.620.2943

Request for Confidentiality Letter-FCC Date: 06 Oct 2020 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 Re: Request for confidentiality FCC ID:

To whom it may concern, We hereby respectfully request that under the provision of 47 CFR 0.459 and 0.457(d) the documents listed below and attached with this application for certification be provided with confidential status. Schematics.pdf Gerbers Operational Description.pdf Frequency Block Diagrams.pdf Parts list Internal photos Any exhibit / information for which we have requested confidentiality, but which may not be accorded such treatment by the FCC, should be returned to us. The documents listed above contain trade secrets that are treated as confidential by us. Substantial competitive harm to us could result should they be made available to the public. Although Sonetics Corporation has plans to market the product to strictly to Professional and Industrial Users, Sonetics Corporation has invested considerable time and materials in research and development to produce the referenced product. Disclosure of the permanently confidential portions of this application to competitors would not only give them significant competitive advantages in developing similar products, but would also disclose successful implementation of unpublished, leading edge technology developed by us. The documents identified above are not normally released to the general public or users. Additional Justification Notes, Internal Photos 17600 SW 65th Ave | Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035 USA www.soneticscorp.com | AR@soneticscorp.com 800.833.4558 | 503.684.7080 fax 503.620.2943

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(4) Units are sealed by the manufacturer for water ingress protection (IP-67) and as such is only serviceable by licensee or designated technicians. To prevent access to PCBs and internal structure, screw types are used not generally accessible by the public. All sales of non-consumer device made under confidentiality (NDA) to include third party sales. Reseller agreements specifically establish confidentiality. The interior of the units are made in such a way to resist substantial physical damage and water ingress by unconventional means. It involves significant investment by Sonetics Corporation. Internal photos of the electronics would also publicly disclose these methods, which would give an advantage to competitor development and reveal methods protected by Sonetics Corporation. Sincerely, Alexander Danielson Engineering Manager 17600 SW 65th Ave | Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035 USA www.soneticscorp.com | AR@soneticscorp.com 800.833.4558 | 503.684.7080 fax 503.620.2943