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certified to the FCC that it does not exceed 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