Many federal agencies have considered the important issue of determining safe levels of exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. In addition to the Federal Communications Commission, federal health and safety agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have been actively involved in monitoring and investigating issues related to RF exposure. For example, the FDA has issued guidelines for safe RF emission levels from microwave ovens, has reviewed scientific literature of relevance to RF exposure (see fda.gov/media/135043/download), and continues to monitor exposure issues related to the use of certain RF devices such as cell phones. Likewise, NIOSH conducts investigations and health hazard assessments related to occupational RF exposure.
For wireless devices intended for use near or against the body (such as cell phones, tablets and other portable devices) operating at or below 6 GHz, these guidelines specify exposure limits in terms of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate that RF energy is absorbed by the body. For exposure to RF energy from wireless devices, the allowable FCC SAR limit is 1.6 watts per kilogram (W/kg), as averaged over one gram of tissue.
For wireless devices operating in the frequency range above 6 GHz, the guidelines specify power density as the relevant RF exposure limit. Power density is defined as an amount of RF power per unit area. Existing power density limits apply for whole-body exposure, but power density limits for localized exposure are being considered (see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in ET Docket No. 19-226, FCC 19-126).
Some health and safety interest groups have interpreted certain reports to suggest that wireless device use may be linked to cancer and other illnesses, posing potentially greater risks for children than adults. While these assertions have gained increased public attention, currently no scientific evidence establishes a causal link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses. Those evaluating the potential risks of using wireless devices agree that more and longer-term studies should explore whether there is a better basis for RF safety standards than is currently used. The FCC closely monitors all of these study results. However, at this time, there is no basis on which to establish a different safety threshold than our current requirements.
Some parties recommend that you consider the reported SAR value of wireless devices. However, comparing the SAR of different devices may be misleading. First, the actual SAR varies considerably depending upon the conditions of use. In particular, while cell phones are tested at their maximum power levels to ensure safety under even the most severe operating conditions, they will typically operate at much lower power levels resulting in RF exposures much lower than the reported SAR values. Cell phones constantly vary their power to operate at the minimum power necessary for communications; operation at maximum power occurs infrequently. Second, the reported highest SAR values of wireless devices do not necessarily indicate that a user is exposed to more or less RF energy from one cell phone than from another during normal use (see our guide on SAR and cell phones at fcc.gov/guides/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cell-phones-what-it-means-you). Third, the variation in SAR from one mobile device to the next is relatively small compared to the reduction that can be achieved by the measures described above.
While current research indicates that cell phones do not seem to pose a significant health problem for pacemaker wearers, some studies have shown that wireless devices might interfere with implanted cardiac pacemakers if used within eight inches of the pacemaker. Pacemaker wearers may want to avoid placing or using a wireless device this close to their pacemaker. Additional information on potential cell phone interference with pacemakers and other medical devices is available on the FDA website at fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/cell-phones/potential-cell-phone-interference-pacemakers-and-other-medical-devices.
Once your article has been accepted for publication, please view the Author Guidelines. During preparation of the article for submission, prospective authors may wish to consult those guidelines as time may be saved by paying careful attention to these instructions at an early stage.
The publication includes a selection of current and future wireless technologies suitable for industrial use, providing an overview with valuable information on their performance including application-specific references. Thus, the handbook provides a useful and compact guide for the initial evaluation of industry-ready wireless communication technologies in the machine building ecosystem from a technology-neutral perspective.
The NIFOG is a technical reference for emergency communications planning and for radio technicians responsible for radios that will be used in disaster response. The NIFOG includes rules and regulations for use of nationwide and other interoperability channels, tables of frequencies and standard channel names, and other reference material, formatted as a pocket-sized guide for radio technicians to carry with them.
The Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide (AUXFOG) is a reference for auxiliary communicators who directly support backup emergency communications for State/local public safety entities or for an amateur radio organization supporting public safety.
Wireless communications facilities are needed to serve the wireless telephone and data needs in the City of La Mesa. Since 1992, over 37 sites with wireless communications facilities have been established in the City. In 2001, the City Council established Design Guidelines for wireless communication facilities. To increase public awareness, the location of properties that have existing or proposed wireless communications facilities have been numbered and Information for each numbered site shown on the map includes the address, Assessor Parcel Number (APN), zoning, approval year, and type of facility.
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications has arrived at a milestone. Handbook 100 is written for everyone with a desire to advance the pursuit of wireless technology. Here is your guide to radio experimentation, discovery, and innovation.
The evidence currently available on the potential health effects from electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure has been largely judged as being too tentative and inadequate to meet criteria for assessing health risks. Some of the main reasons for these shortcomings lie in the incomplete description of the exposure and poorly characterized dosimetry. Well-defined exposure conditions are essential to obtain reproducible and scientifically valuable results. To facilitate the development of optimized setups for specific bio-experiments, this paper lists basic requirements and provides development guidelines for evaluation, optimization, construction, and verification of exposure. In addition, definitions of minimum performance requirements for setups addressing the health risk concern of wireless communications are suggested.
The indispensable guide to wireless communications-now fully revised and updated! Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice , Second Edition is the definitive modern text for wireless communications technology and system design. Building on his classic first edition, Theodore S. Rappaport cov...
Virginia Western Community College (hereafter referred to as VWCC) recognizes that certain employees due to the nature of their jobs and the location in which they work may require wireless communication devices in order to adequately conduct official state business. Further, VWCC recognizes the need to be able to contact and/or communicate outside of business hours with certain employees who possess essential knowledge, decision-making ability and/or whose expertise is critical for the on-going operation of the college. To that end, these guidelines provide a framework to manage wireless communication devices, stay in compliance with IRS regulations, and save cost.
The President or his/her designee will review the criteria listed above, and make a determination on employee eligibility. If it is determined that the employee meets the criteria and is eligible for a wireless stipend, the table below will be used to select the most reasonable monthly allowance option, based on the employee role, and the intended usage of the device:
Employees requesting a wireless communications stipend must complete the Wireless Communication Stipend Request form (PDF), and submit the completed forms to the Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services.
Notes on approvals:
This guide is intended as a starting point for research in U.S. communications law at Georgetown Law Library. It includes both primary and secondary materials, in both print and electronic formats. Communications law covers a variety of issues - media law, First Amendment, cable and broadcasting law, computer and internet law, and telecommunications. This guide will suggest resources in all these areas.
We highly recommend beginning your research with secondary sources like treatises, legal encyclopedias, and ALRs. In addition to the sources listed on the Secondary Sources page of this guide, the following sources provide a good introduction to U.S. communications law:
The Wireless Telecommunications industry operates the facilities and services that allow for wireless, direct communication through the airwaves. This includes cellular mobile phone, paging, wireless internet, and wireless video services.
The major U.S. Telecommunications providers generate the majority of their revenue through their wireless services. This is partially driven by the increasing number of cellular mobile phone users, particularly smartphone users, which continues to grow. According to a 2022 Pew Research External poll, a median 85% of people surveyed in 18 countries report owning a mobile phone.
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