um, yeah,I'm embarrassed. The "Boo Bird" has graced my shoulder with a "born yesterday" birthday cake. Humbly, best regards
On Sat, 3 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: > You wrote. > >> Um, so why aren't we hearing about giant fines!? > > Because this isn't real. It's just one of those made up internet things. > > Regards. > > Max. K 4 O D S. > > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net > Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net > Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com > > To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 9:22 PM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cell Phone Radiation Frequently Asked Questions > > >> Great post Ray! >> >> Paraphrase: >> Most phones made today are above these safety limits proposed by the FCC. >> >> Um, so why aren't we hearing about giant fines!? >> They hit radio shock jocks with million dollar fines, but the phones give >> people cancerous tumors and we don't hear about thos fines? >> Another thing about our society that disgusts me. >> >> On Fri, 2 Feb 2007, Boyce, Ray wrote: >> >>> Hi All >>> Question: What is E.M.R.? >>> Answer: E.M.R. refers to Electromagnetic Radio-frequency Radiation which >>> is the potentially dangerous frequency emitted by cellular or mobile >>> phones. High >>> frequency ionizing forms of radiation exists as X-rays, Gamma rays and >>> forms of nuclear radiation known to be hazardous . Non-ionizing >>> radiation of lower >>> frequency ionizing forms such as early cell phones were thought to be >>> safe. That view has changed since cell phones and mobile phones have >>> grown in strength >>> from low-level radio waves to high-level microwaves. No scientific study >>> has proven conclusively that the use of cellular phones is hazardous to >>> human >>> health, yet continued use of higher frequency phones could adversely >>> affect the central nervous system, diminish the effectiveness of the >>> immune system >>> and facilitate the development of cancer according to scientific >>> research. Perhaps this is why governments and health organizations >>> worldwide are spending >>> millions of dollars towards on-going research to determine the long term >>> effects of exposure to E.M.R from cellular and mobile phones. >>> >>> What is S.A.R.? >>> Answer: S.A.R. or Specific Absorption Rate of Radiation is used to >>> measure the amount of radiation that the human body absorbs from any >>> source, including >>> cellular phones. The F.C.C. (Federal Communications Commission) sets >>> limits as to what they deemed were safe levels of radiation from cell >>> phones. In the >>> beginning when analog phones were 800-900 MHZ of power, most of the cell >>> phones manufactured met these safe guidelines. However as manufacturers >>> raised >>> the power of their phones up to 1800-2000MHZ and analog was replaced by >>> digital, the majority of the cell phones now exceed the safe levels set >>> by the >>> F.C.C. In fact the manufacturers continue to lobby to have the levels >>> raised, so they may keep increasing the power of the phones. The highest >>> S. A. R. >>> in the body is in the ear, thus the concern about excessive cell phone >>> use and the strength of the signal. >>> >>> How is S.A.R. measured on a cell phone? >>> Answer: When a call is made or received there is a band of radiation >>> from the antenna, half of which disappears into space. The remaining >>> radiation is around >>> the skull, face and ear area of the user and runs through the circuitry >>> of the phone when transmitting the call. A dummy head is immersed in a >>> gel-like >>> solution similar to body fluid and a cell phone is attached to the ear. >>> Readings are taken from the antenna to determine the S.A.R. strength >>> which will >>> vary from phone to phone and proximity to the closest signal tower. >>> >>> What is the difference between a Radio Wave and a Microwave? >>> Answer: Radio Waves are low levels of transmission power for signals to >>> and from your phone. These non-ionizing frequencies of radiation are >>> safe. However >>> as signal strength grows from a few hundred MHZ of power to beyond 800 >>> MHZ, the electromagnetic spectrum increases and these waves become >>> microwaves. For >>> example, the older mobile house and office phones were a few hundred MHZ >>> of radio waves but the farther you moved from the base, the weaker the >>> signal >>> became and you would lose the call or it would break up. Now mobile >>> phones are 900MHZ to 2.4GIGS or more of power so you do not lose the >>> calls as you travel >>> from room to room or go outside, but your phone is now into >>> Microwaves/infrared waves of radiating power. >>> >>> Question: Is it true that radiation comes from the aerial? >>> Answer: Yes, as we explained in the S.A.R. question, there is a band of >>> radiation around your head from the antenna half of which disappears >>> into space. >>> However the skull is hard and there are calcium deposits for some >>> protection. The most vulnerable area for radiation is the soft tissue of >>> the inner ear >>> where most of the reports of tumors have been reported. And as we stated >>> the highest incidence of S.A.R. in the body is in the ear. We have found >>> no reports >>> of tumors on the skull, chin, face or opposite side of the head, but >>> mainly behind the ear where the phone is placed when receiving or >>> transmitting a call. >>> >>> Question: What is meant by the term NEAR-FIELD RADIATION? >>> Answer: Near-field refers to that portion of the radiation coming off >>> the antenna that goes directly into the inner ear when you place the >>> phone against >>> your ear to make or receive a call. This portion of the radiation is >>> considered the most dangerous to the user for two reasons: 1) As stated, >>> the highest >>> incidence of radiation in the body is in the ear and 2) most of the >>> reports of tumors have been reported just behind the ear, thus any >>> product that could >>> effectively block that portion of radiation from entering the inner ear >>> would be a valuable health tool. >>> >>> Is there any proof that cell phones are dangerous? >>> Answer: The jury is still out on the long term effects of cell phone >>> use, while in the meantime governments worldwide and health >>> organizations like the >>> World Health Organization continue to allocate millions of dollars >>> towards on going research to determine the effects of cell phone usage. >>> These organizations >>> along with others are documenting more reports of brain tumors and >>> increased cases of litigation against cell phone manufacturers. >>> Question: Are there >>> any danger signals from excessive cell phone use? Answer: Many users >>> report symptoms like hot phones, headaches, fatigue, tingling sensations >>> and even >>> memory loss. Of course some phones are hotter than others. In a study of >>> teens under 16 years of age, scientists in Europe reported short-term >>> memory loss >>> (up to 50 minutes) after using a cell phone. >>> >>> Should I be concerned about my teenager using a cell phone? >>> Answer: By all reports, you should be concerned especially for the >>> younger adolescent child. Their brain tissues are still growing, their >>> skull is half >>> as thick as adults yet we see a growing use of cell phones worldwide by >>> young teens. >>> >>> What about using a hands-free kit to keep the phone away from my head? >>> Answer: Hands-free kits are currently used for convenience, by law in >>> some states while driving a vehicle and mostly by concerned cell phone >>> users who want >>> to keep the phone away from their head because of concern about >>> radiation. However in studies and tests of many of the hands-free kits >>> by scientists and >>> consumer groups in Europe, they found that the wire from the ear piece >>> acts as an aerial and actually increases the radiation by three times. >>> >>> Are there any steps I can take to reduce the potential risk of cellular >>> radiation? >>> Answer: Yes, first use a phone with a long ariel pointed away from the >>> head. Every inch is important. Unfortunately we see manufacturers making >>> phones with >>> short stub antennas or the antenna inside the phone because the phone >>> has more design style. If you must use a phone in the car, use a speaker >>> phone so >>> there is no contact between you and the phone. Cut out non-essential >>> calls to reduce time spent on the phone. In particular replacing your >>> existing mobile >>> phones at home with cellular free long distance plans is not a good >>> idea. You may save money but in the long run not save your health. There >>> are shielding >>> devices on the market that claim to block radiation. Applying one of >>> these items can reduce radiation, but ask for valid testing from a >>> recognized government >>> sanctioned laboratory to back up the claims. >>> >>> If radiation shields are effective, why haven't the manufacturers put >>> one in their phones? >>> Answer: For years the cell phone manufacturers have told us radiation >>> levels of phones were so low it was similar to a hairdryer. And in the >>> meantime they >>> have been raising the power of their phones to give you better >>> reception, thus increasing the radiation levels. As well they have told >>> you that shields >>> do not work, yet recent news reports uncovered patents by the >>> manufacturers indicating that they are planning on putting a shield >>> inside their phones. >>> We expect that the results of recent liability law suits against the >>> cell phone makers may change the future manufacturing standards. >>> >>> What about products that attach to the phone or antenna that claim to >>> shield radiation, do any of these items work? >>> Answer: Most of these products are bogus, but research supports that two >>> or three of these shields may actually do what they claim to do. Look or >>> ask for >>> valid testing of the product used on actual phones by a recognized >>> testing authority. We found that items that attach to the antenna or >>> base of the antenna >>> claim to block radiation away (yet let the signal come in) do not >>> work---they can not do both. If they did block radiation, they would >>> also block the signal >>> and you could not communicate. >>> >>> Which phones have the highest radiation levels? >>> Answer: Each month we will post the top ten highest radiation rated cell >>> phones in both the United States and Europe. Please check in often as we >>> will update >>> this information as new models and testing reports are available. >>> Please find Url Below >>> http://www.radiationtalk.com/faqs.html >>> >>> ********************************************************************** >>> This message and its attachments may contain legally >>> privileged or confidential information. If you are not the >>> intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the >>> information contained in it. 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