Smart Key - Health Hazard??

esetter · 06-08-2006, 10:06 AM

Are there any potential radio frequency-related health hazards associated with carrying my smart key in pants pocket all day long?

daniel · 06-08-2006, 10:24 AM

The power output from the keyfob is probably one millionth of what you are exposed to constantly from the RF all around you every day. Even though it's right up against your body, it's completely overshaddowed by the radio and tv signals that bombard you 24/7.

brandon · 06-08-2006, 10:54 AM

No health hazard whatsoever.

Like Daniel said, the RF broadcast from your local radio station is probably more dangerous. And then there's all those microwave signals, UV radiation from the sun, etc.

ScottY · 06-08-2006, 10:56 AM

Cellphone's RF emission is a lot more hazardous than our SKS fob's.

esetter · 06-08-2006, 01:34 PM

In all seriousness, is there any scientific data on this subject? For example, how do the RF emissions compare to those of cell phones.

brandon · 06-08-2006, 01:40 PM

I don't know of any data that has been compiled, likely because it doesn't present a threat. I'm sure if there were any level of serious concern, an extensive analysis would have been conducted.

ScottY · 06-08-2006, 01:47 PM

I don't have the exact numbers, but think about the distance. Cell phones need to transmit to a base station mile(s) away, while the fob transmits to our cars couple of feet away. Power required to transmit for cell phone is much much larger.

Marlin · 06-08-2006, 01:56 PM

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You need to look no farther than the size of the battery. You SKS fob has a small battery that lasts 2 or more years. It doesn't have the power to transmit anything more than a rather feeble signal.

nmrickie · 06-08-2006, 02:01 PM

If you left your SKS in your pocket long enough, you will eventually die.

hycamguy07 · 06-08-2006, 02:16 PM

Its like the cell phone issue, just dont keep the fob in your front pockets close to you know were and you shouldnt have to worry about the cancer starting there.....

Some time I just bowl myself over..

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06-08-2006, 10:06 AM	#1
esetter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Are there any potential radio frequency-related health hazards associated with carrying my smart key in pants pocket all day long?

06-08-2006, 10:24 AM	#2
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,278 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 59 Thanked 201 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 0	The power output from the keyfob is probably one millionth of what you are exposed to constantly from the RF all around you every day. Even though it's right up against your body, it's completely overshaddowed by the radio and tv signals that bombard you 24/7.

06-08-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
brandon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 770 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	No health hazard whatsoever. Like Daniel said, the RF broadcast from your local radio station is probably more dangerous. And then there's all those microwave signals, UV radiation from the sun, etc.

06-08-2006, 10:56 AM	#4
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,249 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 1	Cellphone's RF emission is a lot more hazardous than our SKS fob's.

06-08-2006, 01:34 PM	#5
esetter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	In all seriousness, is there any scientific data on this subject? For example, how do the RF emissions compare to those of cell phones.

06-08-2006, 01:40 PM	#6
brandon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 770 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I don't know of any data that has been compiled, likely because it doesn't present a threat. I'm sure if there were any level of serious concern, an extensive analysis would have been conducted.

06-08-2006, 01:47 PM	#7
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,249 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 1	I don't have the exact numbers, but think about the distance. Cell phones need to transmit to a base station mile(s) away, while the fob transmits to our cars couple of feet away. Power required to transmit for cell phone is much much larger.

06-08-2006, 02:01 PM	#9
nmrickie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 186 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	If you left your SKS in your pocket long enough, you will eventually die.

06-08-2006, 02:16 PM	#10
hycamguy07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,707 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Its like the cell phone issue, just dont keep the fob in your front pockets close to you know were and you shouldnt have to worry about the cancer starting there..... Some time I just bowl myself over..