"Anonymous" <anonymous@net.org> wrote in message
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> "SteveH" <steve@italiancar.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1hnw1pr.oae7406yn5nuN%steve@italiancar.co.uk. ..>
Not sure if I got this comment but this phone (as it does not support
> "off-line mode", would always be able to dial emergency calls if on and
> should not be given for small kids who don't understand this. OK if the
> guy is old enough.
>
> If given for a kid, at least one should take the phone antenna off,
> preferably short circuit the receiver (receiver is sufficient and safer
> but transmitter would be additional safety).
>
> All emergency calls get recorded, they know the phone IMEI, can use some
> of the SIM info (if SIM present) and may find you and you may even need to
> pay for the trouble caused for the emergency authorities.
>
> I would take it seriously!

If the phone has an external aerial, definitely don't take it off. Where's
the power that would normally be used through the aerial going to dissipate?
I'd just leave it - 999 and 112 wont connect.