Donate SIGN UP

Dangers of using a hands free kit

Avatar Image
junderw2 | 19:56 Wed 28th Aug 2002 | Technology
1 Answers
Does using a handsfree kit to listen to the built in radio on my Nokia 8310 expose me to the same alleged dangers as those created when using the kit for making phone calls?
Gravatar

Answers

Only 1 answerrss feed

Best Answer

No best answer has yet been selected by junderw2. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.

For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.
I can only suppose so since the thing is still connected and used for the same thing (ie. not as an aerial). However, two years ago, after the realisation that handsfree kits could act as aerials putting dangerous transmissions right into your ear, it was 'discovered' that the effect was largely due to standing waves that formed within the wire. It didn't take long for someone to suggest tying one or two knots in the handsfree wire as this 'should' dissipate any standing waves along it. I'm yet to see any scientific evidence that this effect exists, or can be dealt with in this manner but having tried it, my headaches reduced (psychosematically, or not) so at least I'm happier...

Only 1 answerrss feed

Do you know the answer?

Dangers of using a hands free kit

Answer Question >>

Related Questions

Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question.