Radiation risk with always-on data connection?

[Superion]

Ok, there should be enough people here who either know the technical specs or, from some insane drive to know how everything works, have taken their Kaiser/Tilts apart and can answer this.

I'm using a new EMail program (SEVEN) that maintains an always-on data connection. I'm trying to find out if I should be worried about the radiation/signals my phone is putting out.

For those of you who wonder: Yes, I've done my research here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428065&highlight=radiation), and, while I do appreciate humor, I'd love something more than flip answers. ;-) Call me a worrier.

I've surmised (and been told) that an always-on data connection is not the same as if you were constantly talking on the phone...only to have that thought countered with the fact that the radio of the phone still has to be broadcasting, even with a "mostly-silent-yet-always-on" data connection...which means radiation nonetheless. And the circle of logic/worry continues.

Does anyone who knows enough about constant data connections and the Tilt's radio shed some light on this? I'd REALLY appreciate it! Thanks!

[k-semler]

Ok, there should be enough people here who either know the technical specs or, from some insane drive to know how everything works, have taken their Kaiser/Tilts apart and can answer this.

I'm using a new EMail program (SEVEN) that maintains an always-on data connection. I'm trying to find out if I should be worried about the radiation/signals my phone is putting out.

For those of you who wonder: Yes, I've done my research here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428065&highlight=radiation), and, while I do appreciate humor, I'd love something more than flip answers. ;-) Call me a worrier.

I've surmised (and been told) that an always-on data connection is not the same as if you were constantly talking on the phone...only to have that thought countered with the fact that the radio of the phone still has to be broadcasting, even with a "mostly-silent-yet-always-on" data connection...which means radiation nonetheless. And the circle of logic/worry continues.

Does anyone who knows enough about constant data connections and the Tilt's radio shed some light on this? I'd REALLY appreciate it! Thanks!
Well, you could always hold your gieger counter up to the phone and measure the mSv, but it would be so miniscule as to not be of any significant concern. The average background radiation level is 2.405 mSv, (0.02405 REM), while the HTC Kaiser has an average radiation output of 0.159 mSv, (0.00159 REM). Taking into account background radiation, and a Kaiser in your pocket, you are exposed to approximatly 2.564 mSv, (0.002564 REM). You are well below the safe radiation level for even radiation workers in the United States, which has been established at 50 mSv. In order to be in any danger from radiation, you would need to exceed 51 REM, (5100 mSv). before even temporary sterility may result. For a potentially lethal dose, you would need to come into contact with radiation levels exceeding 101 REM, (10100 mSv). It is highly improbable one will be exposed to a harmful level of radiation from a cellular telephone.

[ChumleyEX]

http://www.lowimpactliving.com/images/radiation-geiger-counter.jpg


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/02/un-radiation-symbol.jpg



LAWL

[stylez]

If you place silver foil on your head, it'll bounce the radiation away... :D
Typical no worry scenario gama phones don't exist and there are so many carsonegenics in the world that where would we stop.
My point is no worries.

"don't believe the hype"

[ChumleyEX]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/NothinClever/TinFoilHat_puton.jpg

[denco7]

While it will not effect you,holding it up to your ear, whatever you do, do not keep your phone in your pocket, while connected.

Otherwise within a year, " Big Jim and the Twins " will shrivel up to nothing. Be fore warned ....................................oh wait, or is that steroids ?

I forget, anyway, better safe than sorry:D

[stylez]

ChumleyEX:

Classic :D

I wonder if they sell them in different colours?

denco7: No longer will my pocket cohabit my phone :D

[ChumleyEX]

For the baseball fan.

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/tinfoil+hat.jpg

I would sumerize that leaving the data connection on gave this man his power (and I was told too)

http://www.cuddlybear.org/hello/693297/640/Radioactive_Man_Number_One_v_1024-2006.07.19-11.21.11.jpg

[Superion]

You guys are hilarious. ;-P

Thanks to those of you who were took the time to answer. To give some additional background: I'm not putting it in my pocket; I'm wearing it in a belt-clip holster/carrier, so it would be my kidneys I'd be worried about. :D

Also, keep in mind that I'm concerned about cancer effects over time. I saw the radiation measurements k-semler provided...those small doses are OK intermittently...are they OK every day for a few years?

I use a bluetooth earpiece, so I'm OK with my head (the earpiece is designed to power down after several minutes of inactivity).

[ChumleyEX]

I would think a Dr or someone would know about that. Just make sure you keep it near the kidney that isn't near your liver.



I normally keep my phone in a cargo pocket.. The knees love radiation.