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A p p e n d i c e s
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification
number on your phone so you can find your phone's RF exposure level in the
online listing.
• What has FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless
phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing
a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency energy (RF) exposure from
wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership
of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, Recommended Practice for
Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body
Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques, sets forth
the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is
deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-
simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is
expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different
laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of
energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It
is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to
determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.
• What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my
wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not
know that there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about
avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much
exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and
the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with
distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone
away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful.
But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use
measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless
phone use.
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