RF Exposure

[Jimru]

Somewhat OT, but haven't we been eating "genetically modified" food for centuries? The crops we grew up consuming were modified through grafting of plants, for instance.

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[AgentCOPP1]

Somewhat OT, but haven't we been eating "genetically modified" food for centuries? The crops we grew up consuming were modified through grafting of plants, for instance.

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Yes, we have. You don't see us turning into mutant green monsters do you?

 

[AK9R]

Somewhat OT...

Yes, genetically modified food is very off-topic for the amateur radio discussion on a radio hobbyist forum. Let's get back on the topic of RF exposure limits and effects.

 

[Jimru]

The WHO (World Health Organization) has weighed in on the topic of RF exposure:

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/index.html

The results are that there does not seem to be a negative effect, especially from cell phones.

Of course, they do not mention ham radio, but if you practice "safe DX" you should be fine over the long term.