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limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption
Rate, or "SAR." SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body.
Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all
tested frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld
wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR value
of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value. This
is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as
proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the phone to the body while in use, and the use
of hands-free devices.
For more information about SARs, see the FCC's OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://
www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular
Telecommunications Industry Association website at http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/
index.cfm/AID/10371. You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your phone.
Can I minimize my RF exposure?
If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize
your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time. You can place more
distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that "hands-free kits can be
used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the
absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the
RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is
mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the
body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required
to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head
or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety
limit." Also, if you use your wireless phone while in a car, you can use a phone with an
antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and follow your wireless
phone manufacturer's instructions for the safe operation of your phone.
Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?
The FDA/FCC website states that "the scientific evidence does not show a danger to
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