Will Using a Headset Reduce my Radiation Exposure?
If you notice people ambling along the street and talking to themselves, the chances are that they are talking on the phone but using a hands-free mobile phone kit. These headsets sound like a great idea as they keep the phone, and you might think the radiation, away from your head. But if you use one for protection you will be alarmed by the findings below.
Caution – Many Headsets May Increase Your Exposure!
It was thought for some time, that the best recommendation to help reduce your radiation exposure to mobile phone radiation was to use a headset. It was thought that since radiation decreases exponentially over the distance between you and the phone, this would solve the problem.
Research published by the UK Consumers Association showed that these headsets may actually intensify your exposure to harmful radiation! Results showed that the cables of some hands-free headsets acted like aerials, channeling dangerous radiation to your head. In fact, testing has indicated that your cell phone headset may actually raise the amount of radiation emitted by more than 300 percent!
To measure radiation levels, they used a laboratory with an international reputation for mobile phone tests and tested a number of regular wired headsets.
UK Consumer Association Conclusions
Many people have devices to keep radiation away from their head – hands-free kits. Some of these are sold by retailers or packaged with mobile phones. Others are available by mail order or the internet. But the ones we’ve tested have one thing in common – they don’t work.
Other hands-free kits could have similar effects. These results took us by surprise… looking at several other kits, our experts thought they would also conduct the radiation. You can make a hands-free kit that doesn’t act as an aerial – but this would need to be taken into account when designing the phone.
Air Tube Headset Solutions
The British Independent Group on Mobile Phones suggested that headsets are an ideal solution only if they were used with filters to stop the headset wire from acting as an effective antenna. One solution is an air tube headset. These conduct sound, but prevent any radiation from traveling up the wire to your brain. For our unparalleled range of airtube headsets please see below.
Aircom Audio A3 Airtube Headset - Active
Aircom is the world leader in anti-radiation air-tube headset quality & performance after inventing & patenting airtubes in 2002 and continuing to invest in product innovation & refinement since. Regular headsets may transfer 3x more radiation into the ear via metal wiring but Aircom air tubes stop the radiation.
- High quality stereo headset: clear phone communication and freedom to use your hands elsewhere. Built-in microphone for telephone, tablet or computer use.
- Unique sound. Patented hollow airtubes produce a striking and unique full bodied, non digitalized, natural live sound.
- Secure double fit. Two adjustable silicon fittings per earbud keep the earbuds secure even when active.
- Radiation free. Potentially harmful phone radiation transmitted via the headset is zero. Proven by S.A.R. radiation exposure testing.
- Comfortable. Soft silicon ear fittings are adjustable and the earbud shape is angled to fit comfortably. Noise isolating eartips keep out unwanted noise.
- Squeeze Switch. Access calls & music using the clever microphone squeeze switch to answer / end calls or play / stop music.
- Click-it Convenience. Aircom A3 earbud ends click together to store around your neck for easy access. A detachable lapel clip is also included.
- Compatible with all modern devices however if your device does not have the 3.5mm headphone port pictured below you will need either an apple lightning or USB-C to 3.5mm two-way adaptor. These adaptors are available from reputable electronics retailers or phone accessories stores.
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