Re: Are 2-way radios as dangerous as cell phones?

From: Mike (designbase10_at_REMOVETHISshaw.ca)
Date: 02/17/05

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    Thanks everyone for all this helpful info.

    I think I will just encourage them to hold the radio and antenna away
    from the head.

    This quote that Steve pointed out is particularily relevant. Thanks Steve,

    from:
    http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html

    Unlike cellular telephones, which transmit continuously throughout a
    call, two-way radios normally transmit only when the "press-to-talk"
    button is depressed. This significantly reduces exposure, and there is
    no evidence that there would be a safety hazard associated with exposure
    from vehicle-mounted, two-way antennas when the manufacturer's
    recommendations are followed.

    Hand-held "two-way" portable radios such as walkie-talkies are
    low-powered devices used to transmit and receive messages over
    relatively short distances. Because of the low power levels used, the
    intermittency of these transmissions ("push-to-talk"), and due to the
    fact that these radios are held away from the head, they should not
    expose users to RF energy in excess of safe limits. Therefore, the FCC
    does not require routine documentation of compliance with safety limits
    for push-to-talk two-way radios as it does for cellular and PCS phones
    (which transmit continuously during use and which are held against the
    head).

    Otherwise from readig all the info, if there is a risk it is probably small. 

    -- 
Mike
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