Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE U.S. GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless phone contains a radio transmitter and receiver. Your phone is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy
set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part
of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as
the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.* Tests for SAR
are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR
is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while
operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the
FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the U.S. government-adopted requirement
for safe exposure. The tests are performed on position and locations (for example, at the ear
and worn on the body) as required by FCC for each model. The highest SAR value for this
model phone as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 1.14 W/kg, and when
worn on the body, is 1.21 W/kg. (Bodyworn measurements differ among phone models,
depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be
differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet
the U.S. government requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on
this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section at
https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm after search on
FCC ID A98-IQF1504.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with an
accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.0 cm from the
body. Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF Exposure
guidelines.
* In the United States, the SAR limit for wireless mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. SAR values may vary depending upon national reporting requirements
and the network band.
