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research is conducted through contracts with
independent investigators. The initial research
will include both laboratory studies and studies
of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also
include a broad assessment of additional
research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much Radio
Frequency energy exposure I can get by
using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must
comply with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC
established these guidelines in consultation
with the FDA and the other federal health
and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF
exposure from wireless phones is set at a
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts
per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is
consistent with the safety standards developed
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council
on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
The exposure limit takes into consideration
the body's ability to remove heat from the
tissues that absorb energy from the wireless
phone and is set well below levels known
to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless
phones must report the RF exposure level for
each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC
website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives
directions for locating the FCC identification
number on your phone so you can find your
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