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							5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure
from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies
of
people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the
data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be
completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals
would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting
effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is
directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years’ fol-
low-up may be needed to provide answers about some health
effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the
time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors
develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation
of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring
actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which
the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
6. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible
health effects of wireless phone RF? 
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priori-
ty animal studies are conducted to address important questions
about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project
since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has
been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that
has driven the establishment of new research programs around
the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of public
information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety.
FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts
in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-fund-
ed research is conducted through contracts to independent inves-
tigators. 
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guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at
greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically
lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with
increasing distance from the source. The so-called “cordless
phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring
in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus pro-
duce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and
many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency
energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other
laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that
low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in lab-
oratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed
increased tumor development used animals that had been geneti-
cally engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to
be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure.
Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per
day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which
people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what
the results of such studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since
December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any pos-
sible association between the use of wireless phones and primary
brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of
the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects
from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies
can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the aver-
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							methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited  
in
the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-
simulating model of the human head. Standardized 
SAR test
methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency
of
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone.
SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tis-
sue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is meas-
ured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is
used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety
guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone? 
If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we do not
know that there is—it is probably very small. But if you are con-
cerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few sim-
ple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy
(RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person
receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
•  If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone
every day, you could place more distance between your body and
the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramati-
cally with distance. For example, you could use a headset and
carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless
phone connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phonesare harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from
these products, you can use measures like those described above
to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wire-
less phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take
steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the meas-
ures described above would apply to children and teenagers using
wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and 
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The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies
of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad
assessment of additional research needs in the context of the lat-
est research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much radiofrequency energy
exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? 
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radiofre-
quency energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these guidelines
in consultation with FDA and the other federal health and safety
agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones
is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards
developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the
body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy
from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have
effects.
Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure
level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the
FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your
phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has FDA done to measure the radiofrequency
energy coming from wireless phones ?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is 
devel-
oping a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequencyener-
gy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless hand-
sets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and
engineers. The standard, “Recommended Practice for
Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in
the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices:
Experimental Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test
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							12. Where can I find additional information? 
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
- FDA web page on wireless phones:   
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html) 
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety 
Program: (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) 
- International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:(http://www.icnirp.de) 
- World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project: 
(http://www.who.int/emf) 
- National Radiological Protection Board (UK): 
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk/)
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increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will
reduce RF exposure.  Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be discouraged from
using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the
United 
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommen-
dationin December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that
using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children 
was
strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence
that any
health hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical
equipment?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact
with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped devel-
op a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference
(EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from
wireless
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored 
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, med-
ical device 
manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed
in late 2000.This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless
phone EMI.
FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wire-
less phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This
standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for
hearing aids and wireless phones so that that no interference
occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compat-
ible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by
the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interferencebe found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the inter-
ference
and work to resolve the problem.
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							Protect Your Warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty
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MEMO MEMO
Chapter 12
WARRANTY
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							12 MONTH LIMITED W 12 MONTH LIMITED W
ARRANTY ARRANTYAUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (the Company)
warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox
Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone, that should this product
or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and
conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship
that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month
period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the
Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly
related to the defect(s).
The antenna, keypad, display, rechargeable battery and battery
charger, if included, are similarly warranted for twelve (12)
months from date of purchase.
This Warranty extends only to consumers who purchase the
product in the United States or Canada and it is not assignable
or transferable.
This Warranty does not apply to:
(a) Product subjected to abnormal use or conditions, accident, 
mishandling, neglect, unauthorized alteration, misuse, 
improperinstallation or repair or improper storage;
(b) Product whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial
number has been removed, altered or defaced.
(c) Damage from exposure to moisture, humidity, excessive 
temperatures or extreme environmental conditions;
(d) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory
or other product not approved or authorized by the 
Company;
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PROTECT YOUR W PROTECT YOUR W
ARRANTY ARRANTYRead your Warranty carefully, with the special considerationto paragraph seven of the Limited Warranty for your unit.
“Warranty does not apply to... or to any product or part  thereof which has suffered through alteration...mishandling, misuse, neglect or accident”.
Many companies are making look alike accessories and
in some cases, promoting that their product is equal to
or better than the Audiovox product. Be careful. Some of
these products may not be compatible to use with your
Audiovox product and may damage the unit or cause it
to malfunction. If service is required on your unit and it is
determined that a non-Audiovox accessory has created
the problem with your unit, the Warranty will not apply. In
addition, if the unit has already suffered irreversible
damage by reason of a non-compatible accessory, the
Warranty will be voided. To protect your Warranty, use
only compatible
accessories which cannot damage or
interfere
with the functioning of your Audiovox product.   AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
555 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788, 800-229-1235
16808 Marquardt Avenue, Cerritos, California 90703, 562-802-5100AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CANADA CO.
5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5, Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 5A1, 800-465-9672
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							12 MONTH LIMITED W 12 MONTH LIMITED W
ARRANTY ARRANTYWITHIN A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINALPURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BELIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. THE
COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DELAY IN
RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR LOSS
OF USE DURING THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS BEING
REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
No person or representative is authorized to assume for theCompany any liability other than expressed herein in connectionwith the sale of this product.
Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how longan implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential damage, so the above limitation or exclusions
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.
IN U.S.A.:   Audiovox Communications Corp.
555 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(800)229-1235
IN CANADA:   Audiovox Communications Canada Co. 
5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1
(800) 465-9672
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12 MONTH LIMITED W 12 MONTH LIMITED W
ARRANTY ARRANTY(e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural 
items such as framing and non-operative parts;
(f) Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding,
dirt, sand, weather conditions, battery leakage, blown fuse, 
theft or improper usage of any electrical source. 
The Company disclaims liability for removal or reinstallation of
the product, for geographic coverage, for inadequate signal
reception by the antenna or for communications range or
operation of the Cellular System as a whole.
To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this
Warranty, the product should be delivered with proof of
Warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), the consumer’s
return address, daytime phone number and/or fax number and
complete description of the problem, transportation prepaid, to
the Company at the address shown below or to the place or
purchase for repair or replacement processing. In addition, for
reference to an authorized Warranty station in your area, you
can telephone in the United States (800) 229-1235, and in
Canada (800) 465-9672 (in Ontario call 905-712-9299).
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY’SLIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. 
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION
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