Iridium 9500 User Manual
Safety Information
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Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals.
transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals.
International agencies have set standards and recommendations for
the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1996
(ICNIRP) 1996
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Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) DIN-0848
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United States Federal Commission, Radio Frequency Exposure
Guidelines (1996)
Guidelines (1996)
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National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom,
GS 11, 1988
GS 11, 1988
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992
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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
(NCRP). Report 86
(NCRP). Report 86
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Department of Health and Welfare Canada. Safety Code 6
These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For
example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from
universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the
available body of research to develop the updated ANSI Standard.
example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from
universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the
available body of research to develop the updated ANSI Standard.
The design of your phone complies with these standards when used
normally.
normally.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage
the phone and may violate local agency regulations.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage
the phone and may violate local agency regulations.