Electromagnetic Frequencies and your cell phone
Written: Oct 14 '99
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Pros: Low ELF emissions
Cons: Not many
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| mickolas's Full Review: Nokia 6160 Cell Phone |
By now, most of you reading this will agree that the Nokia 6160 is one of the most user-friendly, function-full and long-lasting (talk-time and battery-strength wise) cellular phones on the market.
However, most of you probably do not know that the Nokia 61xx handset emits one of the lowest levels of electromagnetic frequencies (ELF) when compared to other cell phones. Now, there is no comprehensive proof that high exposure to ELF will result in any harm to the human body, however, a number of studies have linked ELFs to brain cancer in mice.
THE PAPERCLIP TEST
In the earpiece of your phone, there is a magnet. The strength of the magnet indicates the level of ELFs emitted by your phone. One easy way to determine the strength of ELF emissions from your phone is to try to pick up a small paperclip with your handset. The Nokia just barely picks up the paperclip, whereas if you do this exercise with an Ericsson (I used to have one) phone, you'll pick up everything metallic within 6 inches (exaggeration but generally true). I've tried this with many other brands including Samsung, LG, non Nokia 61xx phones and the 61xx always did better.
To validate the ELF emissions thesis, I've also measured the ELF levels using a Gauss meter. When you receive an incoming call, the ELF emission is about 80-194! Gauss. As a comparison, a computer monitor or television set gives off a reading of 15-25 gauss. So imagine putting your head next to a machine with the ELF output of ten TV sets, the next time you use your phone.
While my points are far from scientific, I do think the general direction of what I've written is true. Aside from going cold turkey on the mobile usage, there is an alternative to ELF exposure. Use one of those earpiece headphone accessories. You may look a fool and appear to be talking to yourself but it may just save you from harm in the future.
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