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I don't see the deviation from FCC test definition it regulations. Regulation: * distance for test no greater than 25mm * MUST NEVER exceed radiation limit. T
by ldoughty 7y ago
I don't see the deviation from FCC test definition it regulations.
Regulation:
* distance for test no greater than 25mm
* MUST NEVER exceed radiation limit.
They tested below 25mm and found it broke the limit. They then put it into "lab testing mode" after advice from the manufacturer, but that's exactly the same problem as car emissions cheating. It's still over the limit if a sensor isn't tripped. But regulation doesn't say it can go over the limit in any situation.
I'm not basing Apple here (they were not the only ones breaking the rules)... Just pointing out that the phone manufacturers adjusted the testing definition, not the lab. Manufacturers decided they only need to follow the legal limits if the phone is close to your ear. This doesn't appear in the test definition.
I'm also not saying the regulation is bad, I'm not qualified to say what radiation limit is harmful. But if that's the issue, manufacturers should push too raise the limit... Not cheat on tests because they think the limit is to restrictive. The FCC is HUGELY pro-business right now.