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value of a wireless device 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
wireless device 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
www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/
Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins,
www.fcc.gov/oet/ea
. You may also wish to contact the
manufacturer of your wireless device.
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 “[h]ands-free
kits can be used with wireless devices for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is a
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
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