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Re: 2.4Ghz vs. 5.8Ghz Cordless Phones and Health Concerns

DLR (news23@raleighthings.com)
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 02:08:23 -0400

DLR wrote:

> fake.e-mail@stonyx.com wrote:

>> Is there any information out there that would indicate which is
>> safer/healthier to use ... a 2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz cordless phone?

>> I'm not trying to get into a discussion of whether cordless phones
>> actually pose a real health hazard, however, I would like to know
>> which of the two is considered less harmful ... 2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz
>> radio waves.

> We all want simple answers to complicated issues.

> Harmful to what in what way?

> There are a LOT of variables in play. Older phones tend to have higher
> power levels as newer phones many times (but not always) have better
> DSP circuits and can pull out clear voice from weaker signals. Plus is
> it analog, digital, spread spectrum digital, etc ... All of this
> matters.

> Are you worried about brain cancer, skin cancer, or something else?

> To be honest I doubt you can come up with a clear choice just based on
> frequency and nothing else. It would be very dependent on make, model,
> production run, etc ...

> For me, I'd buy 5.8 as that is less likely to interfere with wireless
> computer setups and other things you might own or buy in the future. :)

I'll add that all other things being equal (and they never ever ever
are) a 5.8 phone will likely use less power to transmit than a
2.4. But as I said, all other things are never equal.

If this subject worries you in any way at all you're better off
without a cordless phone.

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