SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate, which is the unit of measurement for the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The SAR is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory condition. However, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below this value. This is because the phone is designed to use the minimum power required to reach the network. Therefore, the closer you are to a base station, the more likely it is that the actual SAR level will be lower. The rates for each model can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar/
Does a lower SAR mean that a phone is safer?
No, variations in SAR do not mean that there are variation in safety. While there may be difference in SAR level among phone models, all mobile phones must meet RF exposure guidelines.
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Does a lower SAR mean that a phone is safer?
No, variations in SAR do not mean that there are variation in safety. While there may be difference in SAR level among phone models, all mobile phones must meet RF exposure guidelines.
Thank you for viewing our guide, we hope this will help you understand more about mobile SAR rate, please visit Cellular-Link-Wireless for your selection of cellular phones from Nokia, Sony Ericssion, LG and many others.
Guide created: 15/03/08 (updated 05/04/11)


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