Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Wireless Phones

The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.

The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring, and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design, and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety.

All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.

The highest reported (FCC) SAR values of the Centro smart device by Palm are:

Maximum SAR Values

CDMA Cellular

CDMA PCS

 

 

 

Head

1.09(W/1Kg)

1.35 (W/1Kg)

 

 

 

Body

0.817 (W/1Kg)

0.423 (W/1Kg)

 

 

 

FCC Radiofrequency Emission

This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission Guidelines and is certified with the FCC as:

FCC ID # O8F-747

IC ID # 3905A-747

More information on the phone’s SAR can be found from the following FCC Web site:

https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm.

Safety

Section 8A: Safety

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