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823P meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio
waves.
These requirements are based on scientific basis to assure that
radio waves emitted from mobile phones and other handheld
wireless devices do not affect human health. They require that the
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is the unit of measurement
for the amount of radiofrequency absorbed by the body, shall not
exceed 2 W/kg*. This limit includes a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age or
health, and meets the international standard set by International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) in
cooperation with World Health Organization (WHO).
The highest SAR value for 823P is 0.434 W/kg. Tests for SAR are
conducted with handset transmitting at its highest certified
power level, and follow the testing methods set by the
government. While there may be differences between the SAR
levels for various handsets, they all meet the governmental
requirements for safe exposure. The actual SAR level of the
handset while operating can be well below the highest value. This
is because the handset is designed to operate at multiple power
levels so as to use only the power required to reach the Network.
Additional information on SAR can be obtained on the following
Websites:
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Protection from
Radio Wave Environment)
http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/ele/index.htm
Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB)
http://www.arib-emf.org/index02.html (Japanese only)
Specifi c Absorption Rate (SAR)
* Requirements are stipulated in Radio Law (Ordinance Regulating Radio
Equipment, Article 14-2).
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